embarazada
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “embarazada” mean in English?
pregnant
Example sentences
Mi hermana está embarazada.
My sister is pregnant.
Estoy avergonzado.
I'm embarrassed.
How to use it
Embarazada means 'pregnant', NOT 'embarrassed'. For embarrassed, use 'avergonzado/a' or 'me da vergüenza'. The similarity to 'embarrassed' makes this one of the highest-risk false friends in Spanish.
Common mistake
Saying 'estoy embarazada' means 'I am pregnant'. Use 'avergonzado/a' or 'me da vergüenza' to say you're embarrassed.