Question

what does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

estoy embarazada.

embarrassed
sick
tired
pregnant

Explanation:

Identify the target word

The underlined Spanish word is "embarazada" in the sentence "Estoy embarazada."

Analyze false cognates

The word "embarazada" is a classic Spanish false cognate (false friend). Although it sounds like the English word "embarrassed," it actually means "pregnant." The Spanish word for embarrassed is "avergonzado" or "avergonzada."

Match with options

Comparing the meaning "pregnant" to the given choices:

• embarrassed (incorrect false friend)
• sick (incorrect)
• tired (incorrect)
• pregnant (correct)

Answer:

• embarrassed
• sick
• tired
• pregnant (Correct answer)