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sentirse mal

English translation of sentirse mal

feel bad.

The Spanish phrase 'sentirse mal' translates to 'feel bad' in English. It's a reflexive verb that is used to express feeling physically or emotionally unwell. The phrase is often used in the context of illness or discomfort, and when someone is expressing sentiments of guilt or sadness. One may use it when they are experiencing a rough day, not feeling well, or going through a difficult emotional state.


Example sentences using: sentirse mal

Hoy me siento mal porque me duele la cabeza.

English translation of Hoy me siento mal porque me duele la cabeza.

Today I feel bad because I have a headache.

In this example, the speaker expresses their discomfort due to a headache by saying 'me siento mal'. It shows how physical ailments can lead to a sense of feeling unwell.

Ella se siente mal después de comer algo en mal estado.

English translation of Ella se siente mal después de comer algo en mal estado.

She feels bad after eating something spoiled.

Here, the speaker talks about a negative physical reaction to eating spoiled food, using 'se siente mal' to describe the feeling of being unwell due to the food.

Si sigues trabajando sin descansar, te vas a sentir mal.

English translation of Si sigues trabajando sin descansar, te vas a sentir mal.

If you keep working without resting, you're going to feel bad.

In this case, the speaker warns someone about the consequences of not taking breaks. The phrase 'te vas a sentir mal' indicates a future feeling of discomfort due to overexertion.

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