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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
embarazar
impregnate
embarrass
to cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed
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-ar
verb suffix
Embarazar means to impregnate. It can be remembered by thinking of the English word embarrass0, as pregnancy can sometimes be embarrassing0, plus the -ar1 ending to make it a verb1.
verb
  1. impregnate
    To make pregnant
    El médico le dijo que no podía embarazarse. // The doctor told her she couldn't get pregnant.
  2. hinder
    To hinder or obstruct
    No quiero embarazar tu progreso. // I don't want to hinder your progress.