Does mareado also mean nauseous in Spanish?

The word 'mareado' can describe both dizziness and nausea, since the two sensations often occur together, especially in contexts like motion sickness or seasickness.

What is the verb form of dizzy in Spanish?

The reflexive verb 'marearse' means to become dizzy or to get motion sick, as in 'me mareo en el coche' (I get dizzy in the car).

How do you say I feel dizzy to a doctor in Spanish?

Tell the doctor 'me siento mareado' (or 'mareada' if female), and you can add details like 'tengo vértigo' if the room seems to spin around you.

Spanish vocabulary · Beginner

How to Say Dizzy in Spanish

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

Mareado · adjective · mah-reh-AH-doh

The Spanish word for dizzy is 'mareado' (masculine) or 'mareada' (feminine). It comes from the verb 'marear,' originally meaning to be seasick. Today it describes any sensation of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo.

Pronounce it as mah-reh-AH-doh, with four syllables and the stress on the third. Each vowel is pronounced clearly and distinctly.

Me siento mareado desde esta mañana.

I have been feeling dizzy since this morning.

dizzy in Spanish: Quick Reference

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

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
mareado	dizzy	mah-reh-AH-doh	Default, widely understood
mareada	dizzy		feminine form
aturdido	dizzy		dazed or stunned

How Native Speakers Use Mareado

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

Feeling unwell

Ella se sintió mareada al levantarse rápido.

She felt dizzy when she stood up quickly.

Describing a sudden bout of dizziness.

On a boat

Siempre me mareo en los barcos.

I always get dizzy on boats.

Talking about motion sickness.

After spinning

Los niños estaban mareados después de dar vueltas.

The children were dizzy after spinning around.

Describing playful dizziness.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Mareado

Using dizzy as a verb

Incorrect: Estoy dizeando.

Correct: Estoy mareado.

There is no verb 'dizear' in Spanish. Use the adjective 'mareado' with 'estar' or the reflexive verb 'marearse.'

Confusing mareado with enfermo

Incorrect: Estoy enfermo. (meaning dizzy)

Correct: Estoy mareado.

'Enfermo' means sick in general. 'Mareado' specifically conveys dizziness or lightheadedness.

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Common Questions About dizzy in Spanish

Does mareado also mean nauseous in Spanish?: The word 'mareado' can describe both dizziness and nausea, since the two sensations often occur together, especially in contexts like motion sickness or seasickness.
What is the verb form of dizzy in Spanish?: The reflexive verb 'marearse' means to become dizzy or to get motion sick, as in 'me mareo en el coche' (I get dizzy in the car).
How do you say I feel dizzy to a doctor in Spanish?: Tell the doctor 'me siento mareado' (or 'mareada' if female), and you can add details like 'tengo vértigo' if the room seems to spin around you.