Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enjoar

verb

/en-hoo-ahr/

Definition

To feel nauseous or to become sick, especially in relation to motion or travel.

Examples

Ele enjoou durante a viagem de barco.
(He felt sick during the boat ride.)
Se você enjoa facilmente, deve evitar assistir a filmes em movimento.
(If you get nauseous easily, you should avoid watching moving films.)
Após comer algo suspeito, eu enjoei e tive que me deitar.
(After eating something suspicious, I felt nauseous and had to lie down.)

Meaning

Enjoar is a verb often used to describe the discomfort experienced when someone’s body struggles to adapt to motion, leading to feelings of queasiness or the urge to vomit. It can occur during activities such as traveling by car, boat, or plane.