pregnant
Originates from the Latin 'praegnans', meaning 'with child'.
ADJ
(1)
[/ˈprɛɡ.nənt/en-US]
embarazada
literal
/
gestante
medical
/
con un hijo
phrase
/
en estado
colloquial
/
concepto
untranslatable
(While 'concepto' refers to the concept of being pregnant, it does not convey the exact meaning, and it is more abstract.)
Carrying a developing offspring within the uterus or egg.
- She found out she was pregnant with her first child last month. — This sentence refers to a woman carrying her first baby.
- The doctor confirmed that the mare was pregnant and due in spring. — This sentence uses 'pregnant' to describe a female horse.
- Many women experience morning sickness during the early stages of being pregnant. — This sentence describes a common symptom in the initial phase of pregnancy.