Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
embarazada
Pronunciation
IPA/embaɾaˈθaða/
Meaning
- adjectivepregnant
Example
Está embarazada.
She is pregnant.
More examples
Mi hermana está embarazada de cinco meses.
My sister is five months pregnant.
Core concept
Pregnant woman with a visible baby bump.
Common phrases
estar embarazada
be pregnant
quedarse embarazada
become pregnant
mujer embarazada
pregnant woman
Definition in Spanish
Indica que una mujer se encuentra en gestación; equivalente al uso de 'estar embarazada'.
Word origin
From the feminine past participle of the verb embarazar 'to make pregnant', the adjective now indicates a woman in gestation.
Usage tips
- Embarazada is a common false friend for English speakers because it resembles embarrassed, and asking someone directly if they are embarazada can be socially sensitive.