okay so i looked in several spanish-english dictionaries, and i found several different results, but im thinking that it might depend on the context. the word is PREGNANT. i tried several different things. here is the sentence: Es una poca baja, fuerte y [pregnant] please help me if you can!! thank you
2007-12-26 12:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
pregnant = embarazada
animals - preñada
You found this word confusing because embarrass(ed) and embarazada are so called 'false friends'.
False friends (or faux amis) are pairs of words in two languages or dialects (or letters in two alphabets) that look and/or sound similar, but differ in meaning.
To embarrass = avergonzar, abochornar
Additional
The Parker Pen Company may have experienced a case of such confusion when they were trying to translate their slogan "It won't leak in your pocket and embarrass you" for the Latino market. As they mistakenly thought embarazar meant to embarrass, the Spanish slogan was proudly displayed across Latin communities as: "It won't leak in your pocket and impregnate you" (to embarrass in Spanish is "avergonzar").
2007-12-26 12:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Profuy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey, bubbles ! Pregnant IS NOT Spanish, it's english
2007-12-26 15:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by nadie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sentence don't make any sense.
It's a bit low, strong and pregnant?
Pregnant - embarazada, preñada, encinta
2007-12-26 15:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by loralaey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prenada (The n as n with the little snake)
Embarazada
Con Hijo
2007-12-26 13:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by alpla 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"pregnant" means "embarazada" (si se trata de una mujer) or "preñada" (si se trata de un animal).
2007-12-26 12:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
emabarazada = pregnant
embarazo = pregnancy
2007-12-26 12:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋