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El médico confirmó que mi hermana tiene un embarazo de alto riesgo.
B1The doctor confirmed that my sister has a high-risk pregnancy.
El anuncio de su embarazo fue una gran sorpresa para todos.
A2The announcement of her pregnancy was a big surprise for everyone.
¿Cuántos meses de embarazo tienes?
B1How many months pregnant are you? (How many months of pregnancy do you have?)
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though it refers to a female state, 'embarazo' is a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a): 'El embarazo es largo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The False Friend Trap
Mistake: "Using 'embarazo' to mean 'embarrassment'."
Correction: The correct word for 'embarrassment' or 'shame' is 'vergüenza'. Remember: 'Embarazo' means 'pregnancy'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about being pregnant
To say 'She is pregnant,' use the related adjective: 'Ella está embarazada.' (Note the feminine ending -a.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: embarazo
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish word should you use if you want to say 'I felt a lot of embarrassment'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'embarazo' a false friend?
Yes, 'embarazo' is a classic 'false friend' (a word that looks like an English word but has a different meaning). It means 'pregnancy,' not 'embarrassment.' If you are embarrassed, use 'vergüenza' or 'pena'.
How do I say 'pregnant' in Spanish?
You use the related adjective, 'embarazada' (for a woman) or 'embarazado' (less common, but grammatically correct for a male who impregnated someone). You would say: 'Ella está embarazada.'