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tener náuseas

English translation of tener náuseas

having nausea

The Spanish phrase 'tener náuseas' translates to 'having nausea' in English. In Spanish, 'tener' means 'to have' and 'náuseas' means 'nausea'. It's a common phrase used in medical contexts or in daily conversation when someone is feeling sick or unwell. Remember, in Spanish, adjectives often come after the noun they modify, which is why 'náuseas' comes after 'tener'.


Example sentences using: tener náuseas

Por comer demasiado, empiezo a tener náuseas.

English translation of Por comer demasiado, empiezo a tener náuseas.

For eating too much, I start to feel nauseous.

This sentence is often used when someone is overeating and they start feeling nauseous. 'Por comer demasiado' is translated into English as 'For eating too much' and 'empiezo' means 'I start'. 'A tener náuseas' means 'to feel nauseous'.

Si sigo en el coche, voy a tener náuseas.

English translation of Si sigo en el coche, voy a tener náuseas.

If I stay in the car, I will feel nauseous.

This sentence is used when someone feels car sick and might throw up if they stay in the car. 'Si sigo en el coche' is the conditional clause translated into English as 'If I stay in the car' and 'voy a tener náuseas' is the main clause, meaning 'I will feel nauseous'.

No tengo náuseas después de tomar esta medicina.

English translation of No tengo náuseas después de tomar esta medicina.

I don't feel nauseous after taking this medicine.

This sentence is used when someone is affirming that medication doesn't make them nauseous. 'No' is a negation translated into English as 'don't' and 'tengo náuseas después de tomar esta medicina' means 'I feel nauseous after taking this medicine'.

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