embarazado
“embarazado” means “pregnant” in Spanish (referring to a male, such as a trans man or in biological contexts).
pregnant
Also: expecting
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El hombre trans confirmó que está embarazado.
A2The trans man confirmed that he is pregnant.
Juan dice que se siente embarazado porque su esposa tiene muchos antojos.
B1Juan says he feels pregnant because his wife has so many cravings.
¿Estás embarazado o solo comiste mucho?
A1Are you pregnant or did you just eat a lot?
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From the verb 'embarazar', which originally meant 'to hinder' or 'to block'. It comes from a Celtic or Iberian root meaning 'crossbar'. The idea is that a pregnancy 'impedes' or 'blocks' a person's usual movement.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'embarazado' ever mean 'embarrassed'?
No, never. This is a classic false friend. To say you are embarrassed, use 'avergonzado'.
Can a man really be 'embarazado'?
Yes, in modern Spanish, this form is used for transgender men who are expecting a child, or humorously to describe a man's large belly.
Is it a rude word?
No, it is a standard medical and social term for pregnancy.