Impregnada (en. Impregnated)

/impreɣˈnaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of a material that has absorbed a substance.
The fabric was impregnated with perfume.
La tela estaba impregnada de perfume.
It refers to a state of being fertilized or pregnant.
The pregnant woman is impregnated with life.
La mujer embarazada está impregnada de vida.
That has a strong influence from something.
His speech was impregnated with optimism.
Su discurso estaba impregnado de optimismo.

Etymology

From Latin 'impregnare', meaning 'to fill or soak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impregnated with
that is full or saturated with something.
impregnada de
to be impregnated
generally referred to a woman who is pregnant.
estar impregnada
impregnated with an idea
to have a deeply rooted idea or feeling.
impregnada de una idea

Related Words

to impregnate
Act of filling or soaking a surface.
impregnar
imprint
Mark or trace that something leaves on a surface.
impronta
influenced
That has received influence from something.
influenciada

Slang Meanings

Pregnant.
She found out she was impregnated and was happy.
Se enteró que estaba impregnada y se mostró feliz.
Full of something.
That car is impregnated with smoke.
Ese coche está impregnada de humo.