How do you say 'bloating' in Spanish?

The most common translation is hinchazón, a feminine noun used in both everyday and medical Spanish to describe abdominal swelling or fullness.

Is hinchazón only used for stomach bloating?

While hinchazón frequently describes abdominal bloating, it can refer to swelling in any part of the body, such as hinchazón en las piernas (swelling in the legs).

What is the difference between hinchazón and distensión abdominal?

Distensión abdominal is the formal medical term used by healthcare professionals, while hinchazón is the everyday word patients typically use to describe the same sensation.

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Bloating in Spanish: Hinchazón

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Hinchazón · noun · een-chah-SOHN

Hinchazón is the standard Spanish noun for bloating, referring to the uncomfortable sensation of swelling or fullness in the abdomen.

een-chah-SOHN

Tengo mucha hinchazón después de comer.

I have a lot of bloating after eating.

Bloating in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for bloating, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
hinchazón	bloating	een-chah-SOHN	Default, widely understood
distensión abdominal	bloating		medical / clinical context
inflamación	bloating		colloquial in some regions for abdominal swelling

How Native Speakers Use Hinchazón

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

After a meal

La hinchazón desapareció después de tomar té de manzanilla.

The bloating went away after drinking chamomile tea.

Describing a home remedy for digestive discomfort.

At the doctor

Doctor, sufro de hinchazón abdominal casi todos los días.

Doctor, I suffer from abdominal bloating almost every day.

Explaining a recurring symptom during a medical appointment.

Dietary trigger

Los frijoles me causan hinchazón si no los remojo bien.

Beans cause me bloating if I don't soak them properly.

Discussing food preparation and its digestive effects.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Hinchazón

Confusing hinchazón with hinchar

Incorrect: Tengo hinchar en el estómago.

Correct: Tengo hinchazón en el estómago.

Hinchar is the verb (to swell); the noun form needed here is hinchazón.

Wrong gender article

Incorrect: El hinchazón me molesta.

Correct: La hinchazón me molesta.

Hinchazón is feminine in Spanish, so it takes the article la, not el.

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Common Questions About Bloating in Spanish

How do you say 'bloating' in Spanish?: The most common translation is hinchazón, a feminine noun used in both everyday and medical Spanish to describe abdominal swelling or fullness.
Is hinchazón only used for stomach bloating?: While hinchazón frequently describes abdominal bloating, it can refer to swelling in any part of the body, such as hinchazón en las piernas (swelling in the legs).
What is the difference between hinchazón and distensión abdominal?: Distensión abdominal is the formal medical term used by healthcare professionals, while hinchazón is the everyday word patients typically use to describe the same sensation.