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The adjective embarazada in Spanish can often be confusing for English speakers, as it may be mistaken for the English word “embarrassed.”

However embarazada actually means pregnant and is considered a false friend, as it looks similar to the English word but has a different meaning.

In this blog post I show you also what you should use instead.

The Meaning of Embarazada

Embarazada is a Spanish word that means “pregnant.” When a woman is expecting a baby, she is said to be embarazada.

• Estoy embarazada de seis meses.
  (I am six months pregnant.)
• ¿Estás embarazada?
  (Are you pregnant?)
• Mi amiga está embarazada de su primer hijo.
  (My friend is pregnant with her first child.)
• Mi prima está embarazada de gemelos.
  (My cousin is pregnant with twins.)
• Mi abuela estuvo embarazada doce veces.
  (My grandmother was pregnant twelve times.)

What You Should Use Instead

“Avergonzada” is a Spanish adjective that means “ashamed” or “embarrassed.” It is used to describe a person who feels shame or embarrassment about something they have done or said. For example:

• Me siento avergonzada por haber llegado tarde a la reunión
  (I feel embarrassed for arriving late to the meeting).
• Estaba tan avergonzada de mi error que no podía levantar la cabeza.
  (I was so embarrassed about my mistake that I couldn’t lift my head.)
• Mi amigo se sintió avergonzado cuando se dio cuenta de que llevaba los pantalones al revés.
  (My friend felt embarrassed when he realized he was wearing his pants inside out.)
• No puedo creer que me haya caído en el acto. Me siento muy avergonzada.
  (I can’t believe I fell on stage. I feel very embarrassed.)

To wrap it up, I’ve gone over the differences between two frequently confused words in Spanish: embarazada and avergonzada. It’s important to remember that embarazada means pregnant, while avergonzada means embarrassed.

With a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to use these words correctly and confidently in your conversations. So don’t be embarrassed

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