Preocuparse
Definition
(verb) To feel anxious or uneasy about something, often about a potential problem or situation
Examples
“Ella escucha música para evitar preocuparse.”
“No te preocupes por eso.”
Don't worry about that.
“Me preocupo cuando no llega a las nueve.”
I get worried when he doesn't get there by nine.
“Anoche, Ana se preocupó por el gato del vecino.”
Last night, Ana worried about the neighbor's cat.
“Si empiezas a preocuparte por cada llamada perdida, no duermes nada.”
If you start worrying about every missed call, you'll get no sleep at all.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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