mear
“mear” means “to pee” in Spanish (general, informal).
to pee, to urinate
Also: to take a leak
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Necesito parar el coche urgentemente, tengo que mear.
A2I urgently need to stop the car; I have to pee.
¿Dónde está el baño? Mi perro quiere mear.
A1Where is the bathroom? My dog wants to pee.
Dicen que el bebé se meó en la cama otra vez.
B1They say the baby wet the bed again (literally: peed himself in the bed).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: mear
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is the most appropriate translation for 'to urinate' in a formal medical report?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Vulgar Latin *mīiāre*, which itself is an intensified form of the Classical Latin *meiere*, meaning 'to urinate.' It has been in use in Spanish for centuries.
First recorded: Medieval period (likely 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mear' a rude word?
No, it is not considered rude, but it is informal. Think of it like 'to pee' in English. It's perfectly fine with friends and family, but you would use 'orinar' (to urinate) if you were speaking to a doctor or in a very formal setting.