mareado
“mareado” means “dizzy” in Spanish (feeling like the room is spinning).
dizzy
Also: nauseous, seasick/motion sick, tipsy
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Me siento un poco mareado después de girar tanto.
A1I feel a bit dizzy after spinning so much.
Ella siempre se pone mareada cuando viaja en la parte de atrás del coche.
A2She always gets motion sick when she travels in the back of the car.
Bebió solo una copa de vino y ya está un poco mareado.
B1He only drank one glass of wine and he's already a bit tipsy.
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Quick Quiz: mareado
Question 1 of 3
If you just got off a roller coaster and the world is spinning, how do you feel?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'mar' (sea). It originally referred specifically to the sickness caused by the movement of ships on the water.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'mareado' always mean I want to throw up?
Not necessarily. It can mean your head is just spinning (dizzy) OR that your stomach is upset (nauseous). Usually, context makes it clear.
Can I use this for car sickness?
Yes! Even though it comes from the word for 'sea,' it is the standard word for car sickness, air sickness, and sea sickness.
Is it a 'strong' word?
No, it's a very common, everyday word used by everyone from children to doctors.