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mal de mer

/ˌmæl də ˈmɛər/

Tradução: Empréstimo do francês que significa enjoo marítimo, isto é, náusea e tontura causadas pelo balanço de um barco ou navio no mar.

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/ˌmæl də ˈmɛər/C1formalmedical
  • ptEmpréstimo do francês que significa enjoo marítimo, isto é, náusea e tontura causadas pelo balanço de um barco ou navio no mar.

A French loanword meaning seasickness, specifically the nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a boat or ship at sea.

  1. SeasicknessB2formal

    A feeling of nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a boat or ship.

    ptEnjoo de mar

    • She suffered from mal de mer during the entire ferry crossing.
    • He took medication to prevent mal de mer before the cruise.
    • Mal de mer can make even a short boat trip unpleasant.