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"Pregnant" in Portuguese: grávida
grávida
Pregnant in Portuguese is grávida for a woman. Say ela está grávida, and be gentle—people often wait to share news.
Soft news
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How to pronounce grávida
Say it
GRAH-vee-dah
/ˈɡɾa.vi.da/
GRAH-vee-dah
"Pregnant" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grávida | pregnant (woman) Standard adjective. | Standard adjective. |
| está grávida | is pregnant Common predicate. | Common predicate. |
| gravidez | pregnancy Related noun. | Related noun. |
| grávida de cinco meses | five months pregnant Timeline detail. | Timeline detail. |
How to use grávida in real life
- 1Soft news
Ela está grávida e pediu discrição.
She is pregnant and asked for discretion.
Privacy first.
- 2Doctor visit
Estou grávida de oito semanas.
I'm eight weeks pregnant.
Clinical detail.
- 3Seat offer
Por favor, a senhora grávida pode sentar.
Please, the pregnant lady can sit.
Polite public offer.
Mistakes English speakers make with grávida
Incorrect: Ele está grávida.
Correct: Ela está grávida. / Ele vai ser pai.
Grávida is feminine; partners use other phrases.
Incorrect: Ela é grávida (permanent).
Correct: Ela está grávida.
Use estar for temporary states like pregnancy.
Good to know
Brazilians often congratulate with Parabéns! and ask if they can help, not for the baby's name right away. On buses, offering a seat to someone who looks grávida is common courtesy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend shares news carefully
ChatPal
Posso te contar? Estou grávida.
Can I tell you? I'm pregnant.
You
Que notícia linda! Você está grávida de quantas semanas?
What lovely news! How many weeks pregnant are you?
ChatPal
Doze. Ainda não contei no trabalho.
Twelve. I haven't told work yet.
You
Segredo guardado. Qualquer coisa, me chama.
Secret kept. Anything you need, call me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pregnant" in Portuguese
How do I say she is pregnant?
Ela está grávida.
Is grávida only feminine?
Yes for the person carrying the baby.
Pregnancy as a noun?
A gravidez.
Polite reaction?
Parabéns! Que alegria—then follow their lead.
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