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    Preocupación (en. Worry)

    /pɾeoku.paˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Anxiety or distress caused by something feared.
    Worry about exams affects his health.
    La preocupación por los exámenes afecta su salud.
    Matter that causes unease or sorrow.
    His worry about the future prevents him from enjoying the present.
    Su preocupación por el futuro le impide disfrutar el presente.
    Feeling of discomfort.
    Worry increases when there are uncertain news.
    La preocupación aumenta cuando hay noticias inciertas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'preoccupatio' which means 'action of occupying beforehand.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a worry
    to feel troubled by a situation.
    estar en una preocupación
    to be worried about something
    to be uneasy or anxious about a specific situation.
    tener preocupación por algo
    to live with worry
    to constantly exist in a state of unease.
    vivir con preocupación

    Related Words

    worry
    to cause worry or distress to someone.
    preocupar
    worried
    that feels worry.
    preocupado
    carefree
    state of being without worries.
    despreocupación

    Slang Meanings

    Don't worry me.
    When someone says 'don't worry me,' it means they don't give importance to the situation.
    Cuando alguien dice 'no me preocupes', significa que no le da importancia a la situación.
    There is no worry.
    Used when something does not cause any type of alarm or concern.
    Usado cuando algo no causa ningún tipo de alarma o inquietud.