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    Preocupa (en. Worries)

    /pre-o-ˈku-pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of feeling unease or distress about something.
    I worry about my grandfather's health.
    Me preocupa la salud de mi abuelo.
    To make someone feel unease or fear.
    The economic situation worries many.
    La situación económica preocupa a muchos.
    To be in a state of alarm or on alert about a particular issue.
    We are worried about climate change.
    Nos preocupa el cambio climático.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praeoccupare', which means to anticipate or take possession of something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't worry
    An expression used to reassure someone.
    No te preocupes
    To worry about
    To feel uneasy or anxious about something specific.
    Preocuparse por
    Everyday worries
    Common concerns that arise day by day.
    Preocupaciones cotidianas

    Related Words

    concern
    A state of unease or anxiety about a matter.
    preocupación
    unease
    A state of not being calm or at peace about something.
    inquietud
    anxiety
    An emotional state characterized by unease and fear.
    ansiedad

    Slang Meanings

    To worry too much about things that don't matter.
    It's silly to worry about that.
    Es una tontería preocuparse por eso.
    To spend time thinking about problems that cannot be solved.
    Stop overthinking; it's not worth worrying so much.
    Deja de darles vueltas; no vale la pena preocuparse tanto.