Spanish · Body & Health
"Pregnant" in Spanish: embarazada
embarazada
Note: also: embarazado for a pregnant man
Pregnant in Spanish is embarazada. Say Estoy embarazada or Ella está embarazada. Embarazada is the everyday word for pregnancy.
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How to pronounce embarazada
Say it
ehm-bah-rah-SAH-dah
/em.ba.ɾa.ˈsa.ða/
ehm-bah-rah-SAH-dah. Stress SAH. Soft d.
"Pregnant" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| embarazada | pregnant Standard everyday adjective. | Standard everyday adjective. |
| estar embarazada | to be pregnant With estar, not ser. | With estar, not ser. |
| embarazada de seis meses | six months pregnant Duration with de. | Duration with de. |
| embarazado | pregnant (masc.) Rare; some speakers use it for a pregnant man. | Rare; some speakers use it for a pregnant man. |
How to use embarazada in real life
- 1Sharing news with a friend
Estoy embarazada. Todavía es pronto.
I'm pregnant. It's still early.
Estoy embarazada = current state.
- 2Clinic form
Marque aquí si está embarazada.
Check here if you are pregnant.
Formal está with usted.
- 3Family update
Mi hermana está embarazada de gemelos.
My sister is pregnant with twins.
Embarazada de + detail.
Mistakes English speakers make with embarazada
Incorrect: Estoy pregnant.
Correct: Estoy embarazada.
Use embarazada, not English pregnant.
Incorrect: Soy embarazada.
Correct: Estoy embarazada.
Pregnancy uses estar + embarazada, not ser.
Good to know
Embarazada is clear and common. Friends may ask ¿Cuántos meses? Keep embarazada news private until she shares.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Te cuento un secreto: estoy embarazada.
I'll tell you a secret: I'm pregnant.
You
¡Embarazada! Felicidades. ¿Cómo te sientes?
Pregnant! Congrats. How do you feel?
ChatPal
Bien, solo un poco cansada.
Good, just a little tired.
You
No digo nada a nadie.
I won't tell anyone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pregnant" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Embarazada is the usual form. Embarazado is rare.
Ser or estar?
Estar + embarazada.
How do you say she is pregnant?
Ella está embarazada.
How do you pronounce embarazada?
ehm-bah-rah-SAH-dah.
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