How to Say "pregnant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pregnant” is “embarazado” — A1 level.
Examples
El hombre trans confirmó que está embarazado.
The trans man confirmed that he is pregnant.
Juan dice que se siente embarazado porque su esposa tiene muchos antojos.
Juan says he feels pregnant because his wife has so many cravings.
¿Estás embarazado o solo comiste mucho?
Are you pregnant or did you just eat a lot?
Using 'Estar' for States
Always use the verb 'estar' (to be) with this word because pregnancy is considered a temporary state or condition, not a permanent characteristic.
Gender Agreement
This is the masculine version. If you are talking about a woman, you must change the ending to 'a' to make it 'embarazada'.
The 'Embarrassed' Trap
Mistake: “Saying 'Estoy embarazado' to mean 'I am embarrassed'.”
Correction: Say 'Estoy avergonzado' instead. 'Embarazado' means you are having a baby!
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