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    Preocupaba (en. Worried)

    [pre-o-ku-'pa-ba]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause worry or unease.
    The economic situation worried many families.
    La situación económica preocupaba a muchas familias.
    To keep the mind occupied with thoughts of unease.
    I was worried about not arriving on time for the exam.
    Me preocupaba no llegar a tiempo al examen.
    To generate distress or restlessness due to some future event.
    His grandmother's health constantly worried him.
    El salud de su abuela le preocupaba constantemente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'preOccupare', meaning 'to occupy beforehand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't worry
    Expression to reassure someone who is anxious.
    No te preocupes
    To worry about something
    To feel unease or anxiety about a specific topic.
    Preocuparse por algo
    To be worried about
    To feel concern regarding a particular situation.
    Estar preocupado por

    Related Words

    worry
    State of unease or anxiety.
    preocupación
    unease
    State of agitation or nervousness.
    inquietud
    anxiety
    State of intense worry or unease.
    ansiedad

    Slang Meanings

    To worry too much about something unnecessarily.
    That worry is completely unnecessary; you shouldn't worry so much.
    Esa preocupación es totalmente innecesaria, no deberías preocupabas tanto.
    To use worry as an excuse.
    He always says he is worried about work, but in reality, he just wants to avoid responsibilities.
    Siempre dice que está preocupado por el trabajo, pero en realidad solo quiere evitar responsabilidades.