How to Say "with child" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “with child” is “embarazada” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermana está embarazada de su primer hijo.
My sister is pregnant with her first child.
Vimos a una mujer muy embarazada en la parada del autobús.
We saw a very pregnant woman at the bus stop.
Ella acaba de anunciar que está embarazada.
She just announced that she is expecting.
Always Feminine
This adjective is always feminine (embarazada) because it only describes a female person or animal.
Use 'Estar'
Since pregnancy is a temporary state, use the verb 'estar' (to be temporarily) with 'embarazada', not 'ser' (to be permanent).
The False Friend
Mistake: “Using 'embarazada' to mean 'embarrassed' (e.g., 'Estoy muy embarazada').”
Correction: To express embarrassment, use 'avergonzada' or 'tengo vergüenza'. Remember: EMBARAZADA = PREGNANT.
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