Estoy embarazada
/estoi embaɾaθada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am pregnant" is translated into Spanish as Estoy embarazada.
How does it change in a sentence?
This phrase uses the verb estar because pregnancy is viewed as a state or condition rather than a permanent characteristic. If you want to say "you are pregnant" to a woman, you change the first-person verb estoy to the second-person estás in the phrase estás embarazada.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use embarazada to mean "embarrassed". In Spanish, embarazada means "pregnant", while avergonzada should be used to mean "embarrassed".
Did you know?
- In some regions, people use the colloquial phrase estar preñada for animals, but using it for a human can be seen as vulgar or intentionally crude.
- To describe a 'pregnancy craving', Spanish speakers use the word antojo. This word can also describe a whim or a sudden desire for something not related to food.
- While embarazada is the standard word, you may hear the phrase estar en dulce espera, which translates to 'being in sweet waiting'. It is a poetic way to announce a pregnancy.
Examples in context
- Papá, estoy embarazada. Aquí tienes la lista de los sospechosos…Dad, I am pregnant. Here is the list of the suspects…Tatoeba #4438864 by miren, translation #4438493 by shanghainese
- Estoy embarazada.I am pregnant.Tatoeba #515926 by Shishir, translation #259872 by shekitten
- Hola a todos, quería informarles que estoy embarazada.Hi everyone, I wanted to inform you that I am pregnant.
- ¡Chicos, estoy esperando un bebé! Estoy tan emocionada.Guys, I am expecting a baby! I'm so excited.
- Estoy en cinta, ¡qué emoción!I am pregnant, how exciting!
- ¡No lo puedo creer, estoy embarazada!I can't believe it, I am pregnant!
Example conversation
Elena shares the news with Alejandro at a café.
- ElenaAlejandro, tengo algo muy importante que decirte.Alejandro, I have something very important to tell you.
- Alejandro¿Qué pasa, Elena? Pareces nerviosa.What's happening, Elena? You seem nervous.
- Elena¡Estoy embarazada!I am pregnant!
- Alejandro¡En serio! ¡Felicidades, Elena!Really! Congratulations, Elena!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
