Preocupaciones (en. Concerns)

/pɾeokupaˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A state of mental unrest caused by uncertainty or fear.

My worries prevent me from sleeping well at night.

Mis preocupaciones me impiden dormir bien por la noche.

A matter that causes unease or discomfort.

Financial concerns affect many families.

Las preocupaciones financieras afectan a muchas familias.

Repetitive thoughts about potential problems.

She has many worries about her job future.

Ella tiene muchas preocupaciones sobre su futuro laboral.

It derives from the verb 'preocupar', which comes from the Latin 'præoccupare' (to occupy beforehand).

Worry-free

Indicates that something can be done without having to worry.

sin preocupaciones

To mull over worries

To obsessively think about a problem without reaching a solution.

darle vueltas a las preocupaciones

Everyday concerns

Anxieties that arise in daily life.

preocupaciones cotidianas

To worry

To feel unease or anxiety about something.

preocuparse

Worried

One who feels unease or anxiety.

preocupado

Anxiety

A state of unrest or apprehension.

ansiedad

Stress

I have a lot of stress due to work worries.

Tengo mucho estrés por las preocupaciones del trabajo.

Drama

I don't want to make drama, but I have many concerns.

No quiero hacer drama, pero tengo muchas preocupaciones.