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We know from verse 34 that Mary does understand Gabriel's message to mean she would have a miraculous conception, as you allude to in your question:
34And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” Luke 1, ESV
But it is not clear from the preceeding text how Mary knows that, as you say.
I think it is helpful to bear in mind here ...
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Gabriel seems to be the same person who visited Daniel to explain the meaning of his visions. Since those visions were very troubling, Gabriel's message was welcome and an answer to prayer.
Gabriel also visited Zechariah as he served at the altar of incense in the Temple. In that case, Gabriel was there to explain how and why Zechariah's wife, Elizabeth, ...
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