How to Say “Bloated” in Spanish

Feeling bloated is a common symptom, but how do you describe it in Spanish? There are several adjectives you can use, depending on the context. In this blog post, we’ll go over different ways to say “bloated” in Spanish and how to ask someone if they feel bloated.

Different Ways to Say “Bloated” in Spanish

1. Hinchado/a – (Swollen, bloated)
   • The most common word to describe bloating, especially when referring to the stomach.
   • Example:
     • Me siento hinchado después de comer mucho.
       (I feel bloated after eating a lot.)
     • Tengo el estómago hinchado.
       (My stomach is bloated.)
2. Inflado/a o Inflamado/a – (Inflated, inflamed)
   • Often used when referring to bloating caused by gas or inflammation.
   • Example:
     • Mi abdomen está inflamado por los gases.
       (My abdomen is bloated because of gas.)
     • Me siento inflado después de tomar refresco.
       (I feel bloated after drinking soda.)
3. Abotagado/a – (Swollen, puffy, bloated)
   • Less common but still used, particularly in Spain. It can refer to general puffiness, not just stomach bloating.
   • Example:
     • Me veo abotagado después de comer demasiada sal.
       (I look bloated after eating too much salt.)

How to Ask Someone if They Feel Bloated

If you want to ask someone about bloating, here are some phrases you can use:

• ¿Te sientes hinchado/a? (Do you feel bloated?)
• ¿Tienes el estómago inflamado? (Do you have a bloated stomach?)
• ¿Sientes tu abdomen inflado? (Do you feel your abdomen bloated?)
• ¿Estás hinchado/a después de comer? (Are you bloated after eating?)

Example Conversations

✅ Doctor-Patient Conversation
👩‍⚕️ ¿Sientes el estómago hinchado después de comer ciertos alimentos?
👨‍⚕️ (Do you feel bloated after eating certain foods?)
🧑‍💼 Sí, sobre todo después de comer lácteos.
(Yes, especially after eating dairy.)

✅ Casual Conversation
👩 Ayer comí demasiado pan y ahora me siento inflada.
(Yesterday I ate too much bread, and now I feel bloated.)
👨 Tal vez comiste demasiado rápido.
(Maybe you ate too fast.)

Now you know how to describe bloating and ask about it in Spanish!