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    Preocupado (en. Concerned)

    /pɾeokuˈpaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Feels or shows anxiety about something.
    He is worried about the upcoming exams.
    Está preocupado por los exámenes que se acercan.
    Refers to someone who cannot stop thinking about a problem.
    She is worried about her mother's health.
    Ella está preocupada por la salud de su madre.
    That causes unease or distress.
    The current economic situation is very concerning.
    La situación económica actual es muy preocupante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praeoccupatus', which means 'to occupy beforehand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be worried about something
    To feel anxiety or distress about a specific situation.
    estar preocupado por algo
    there's no need to worry
    Indicates that something is not a cause for distress.
    no hay que preocuparse
    worried about the future
    To have anxiety about what is to come.
    preocupado por el futuro

    Related Words

    worry
    State of unease or distress.
    preocupación
    to worry
    To cause anxiety or distress to someone.
    preocupar

    Slang Meanings

    To be spaced out
    You're so worried about your things that you seem to be spaced out.
    Estás tan preocupado por tus cosas que pareces estar en la luna.
    Bring someone down
    Don't bring yourself down, you know everything will be resolved.
    No te traigas abajo, ya sabes que todo se resolverá.