Preocupéis (en. Worry)

/pɾeokuˈpeis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express worry or concern about something.
Don't worry about the details.
No os preocupéis por los detalles.
To cause anxiety or unease to someone.
I don't want you to worry about me.
No quiero que os preocupéis por mí.
To remain in a constant state of alertness regarding possible problems.
If you worry too much, you won’t enjoy the moment.
Si os preocupáis demasiado, no disfrutaréis del momento.

Etymology

From Latin 'preoccupāre', which means 'to anticipate' or 'to take possession in advance.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't worry
Expression used to reassure someone.
no te preocupes
stop worrying
Phrase used to advise someone to stop feeling anxious.
deja de preocuparte
worry to the extreme
Means going beyond what is reasonable in worrying about something.
preocupar hasta el extremo

Related Words

worry
State of unease or discomfort about something.
preocupación
to worry
To cause concern to someone.
preocupar
to not worry
To make someone stop worrying.
despreocupar

Slang Meanings

No worries
In English, it's used to say that there is no need to worry.
En inglés, se usa para decir que no es necesario preocuparse.
Chill out
Expression that invites relaxation instead of worry.
Expresión que invita a relajarse en vez de preocuparse.