Preocuparse (en. Worry)

/pɾe.o.kuˈpaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel anguish or restlessness in the face of a problem or situation.

She worries about her final exam.

Ella se preocupa por su examen final.

To make oneself uncomfortable or bothered by something.

You shouldn't worry so much about what others say.

No deberías preocuparte tanto por los comentarios de los demás.

To disturb or unsettle someone due to responsibilities or situations.

My debts worry me a lot.

Mis deudas me preocupan mucho.

Derived from the Latin 'præoccupare', which means 'to occupy beforehand'.

to worry excessively

To feel anxiety beyond what is normal.

preocuparse en exceso

there is no need to worry

There is no reason to feel uneasy.

no hay que preocuparse

worrying does not solve

Anxiety does not change the situation.

preocupar no resuelve

worry

Feeling of unease or restlessness.

preocupación

uneasiness

State of unrest or nervousness.

inquietud

anxiety

State of agitation, usually due to a problem.

ansiedad

To be in a state of distress

Since he lost his job, he has been in a state of distress.

Desde que perdió el trabajo, está en un sin vivir.

To be on edge

With the exam just around the corner, I am on edge.

Con el examen a la vuelta de la esquina, estoy con los nervios de punta.