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mareado means dizzy — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 6, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

mareado

adjective • /[mah-reh-AH-doh]/

dizzy

Example:

Se siente mareado al ponerse de pie.

He feels dizzy when standing up.

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🧠 What does mareado mean?

Meado means dizzy, lightheaded, or feeling unsteady. It describes the sensation of spinning, swaying, or feeling like you might faint. It can be used to describe the feeling you get after spinning around too much, from a medical condition, or even from hunger or dehydration.

📚 Extra examples

  • Me siento mareado después de dar tantas vueltas.
    I feel dizzy after spinning around so much.
  • El medicamento me dejó mareado.
    The medication made me dizzy.
  • Creo que estoy mareado por el hambre.
    I think I'm dizzy from hunger.
  • Estaba tan mareada que tuve que sentarme.
    I was so dizzy I had to sit down.
  • Si te sientes mareado, deberías beber un poco de agua.
    If you're feeling dizzy, you should drink some water.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'dizzy' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'dizzy' in Spanish is 'mareado'.
How do you pronounce 'mareado' in Spanish?
It's pronounced mah-reh-AH-doh. The stress is on the third syllable.
How do you use 'mareado' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Me siento mareado' (I feel dizzy), 'Estoy un poco mareado' (I'm a little dizzy), or 'Ella está mareada' (She is dizzy).
What is the English translation of 'mareado'?
'Meado' translates to 'dizzy' in English.
Does 'mareado' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'mareado' changes to agree with the subject. For a female subject, use 'mareada'. For plural subjects, use 'mareados' (masculine) or 'mareadas' (feminine).
Is 'mareado' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'mareado' is a common word used in everyday conversations.
Does 'mareado' have slang or double meanings?
While 'mareado' primarily means dizzy, it can sometimes be used informally to mean 'confused' or 'disoriented', but this isn't as common.
Is 'mareado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'mareado' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "mareado"

Synonyms: aturdido, desorientado

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'mareado' comes from the verb 'marear', which means 'to make seasick'.

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