sono incinta
The Italian phrase for "I am pregnant" is sono incinta.
The phrase sono incinta is used by a woman to state that she is expecting a baby. It is the standard way to announce a pregnancy in both formal and informal settings.
Which one should you use?
The phrase sono incinta is used exclusively by women. A man cannot use this phrase to say he is the father. Instead, a man would use different phrasing such as diventerò papà.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Neapolitan dialect, you can say Songo ncinta. to mean "I am pregnant".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective incinta is feminine and must agree with a female subject.
Did you know?
- The word incinta shares a root with the word for 'belt', suggesting a person who is 'encincted' or 'girded'.
- The term gravida shares a root with the English word 'gravity', both coming from the Latin gravis meaning 'heavy'.
- There is an old Italian superstition that mentioning pregnancy too early or too explicitly can bring bad luck, which is why in dolce attesa is often preferred.
Examples in context
- No, grazie, sono incinta!No, thank you, I am pregnant!This sentence is useful for declining an offer by stating you are pregnant.Tatoeba #7886275 by Guybrush88, translation #7782958 by sharris123
- Sono incinta.I am pregnant.This sentence is a simple statement of being pregnant.Tatoeba #635859 by Guybrush88, translation #259872 by shekitten
- Mi permetta di condividere una gioiosa notizia: sono incinta.Allow me to share some joyful news: I am pregnant.
- Vorrei comunicarle che sono incinta.I would like to inform you that I am pregnant.
- Sai cosa? Aspetto un bambino/a!You know what? I'm expecting a baby!
- Ho una grande notizia: sono incinta!I have some great news: I'm pregnant!
- Aspetto un bambino maschio.I'm expecting a baby boy.
- Non posso bere vino perché sono incinta.I cannot drink wine because I am pregnant.
Example conversation
Giulia tells Matteo her news during a coffee break.
- MatteoHai una bella notizia da dirmi?Do you have some good news to tell me?
- GiuliaSì, Matteo, sono incinta.Yes, Matteo, I am pregnant.
- MatteoDavvero? Sono felicissimo per te!Really? I am so happy for you!
- GiuliaGrazie, sono molto emozionata.Thank you, I am very excited.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
