This is the 10662nd most frequent Portuguese word.
gestante
Pregnant woman.
Here, 'gestante' is used as a noun referring to a woman who is pregnant.
A gestante deve ter um acompanhamento pré-natal regular.
The pregnant woman should have regular prenatal follow-ups.
In this example, 'gestante' again acts as a noun referring to any woman who is pregnant.
Durante a consulta, o médico explicou os cuidados necessários para uma gestante.
During the consultation, the doctor explained the necessary care for a pregnant woman.
Here, 'gestantes' is the plural form, referring to multiple women who are pregnant.