In labor Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫeɪbɝ
in LAY-ber
ˈɪn/ /lˈeɪbɐ
in LAY-buh
Definition
'In labor' means a woman is going through the process of giving birth, experiencing contractions as her body prepares to deliver a baby.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is formal/medical and specifically refers to the childbirth process, not general pain or work. Commonly used in hospitals or when talking about pregnancy. Do not confuse with 'labor' as work.
Spanish: en trabajo de partoPortuguese (BR): em trabalho de partoPortuguese (PT): em trabalho de partoChinese (Simplified): 临产中Chinese (Traditional): 臨產中Hindi: प्रसव पीड़ा मेंArabic: تُعاني من المخاضBengali: প্রসব বেদনায়Russian: в родахJapanese: 陣痛中Vietnamese: chuyển dạKorean: 진통 중Turkish: doğum sancısı çekiyorUrdu: زچگی میںIndonesian: sedang bersalin
Example Sentences
She is in labor and will give birth soon.
basic
The nurse said that the patient was in labor.
basic
When a woman is in labor, doctors monitor her closely.
basic
The call came at midnight: his wife was finally in labor.
natural
Nobody expected her to be in labor so early.
natural
She was calm even though she was in labor for over twelve hours.
natural