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náusea

NOW-seh-ah/ˈnawsea/

“náusea” means “nausea” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

nausea

Also: queasiness, sick feeling
NounfA2
A person sitting on a chair holding their stomach with a green, sickly expression on their face.

📝 In Action

Tengo muchas náuseas por el viaje en barco.

A2

I feel very nauseous because of the boat trip.

El fuerte olor del pescado le provocó náuseas.

B1

The strong smell of the fish made her feel sick.

La medicación puede causar náusea matutina.

B2

The medication can cause morning sickness.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ganas de vomitar (urge to vomit)
  • mareo (dizziness/motion sickness)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tener náuseas – to feel nauseous
  • provocar náuseas – to cause nausea
  • náuseas matutinas – morning sickness

disgust

Also: loathing, revulsion
NounfB2
A person turning their head away from a pile of rotting, brown food with a look of extreme dislike.

📝 In Action

Su hipocresía me da náusea.

B2

His hypocrisy makes me sick.

El ver tanta injusticia le producía una profunda náusea.

C1

Seeing so much injustice caused him a deep sense of revulsion.

La náusea existencial es un tema común en esa novela.

C2

Existential dread/disgust is a common theme in that novel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asco (disgust)
  • repugnancia (repugnance)

Antonyms

  • admiración (admiration)
  • placer (pleasure)

Idioms & Expressions

  • dar náuseas – To be extremely repulsive or annoying

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "náusea" in Spanish:

queasiness→sick feeling→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: náusea

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is typically used to say 'I feel nauseous' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
nauseabundo(nauseating/foul-smelling) — Adjective
nausear(to cause nausea) — Verb
nauseativo(nauseating) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek 'nausia' (seasickness), which comes from 'naus' meaning 'ship'. It entered Spanish via the Latin 'nausea'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: nauseaFrench: nauséeItalian: nausea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'náusea' masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun (la náusea / las náuseas).

What is the difference between 'asco' and 'náusea'?

'Asco' is a general word for 'yuck' or disgust. 'Náusea' is more intense and specifically implies the physical feeling of being about to throw up.

How do I say 'morning sickness' in Spanish?

The most common way is to say 'náuseas matutinas' (literally: morning nauseas).