preocupado
worry · worried
Es cuando una persona siente intranquilidad o nervios porque algo no va bien o puede salir mal.
The Spanish word "preocupado" is an adjective that means worried or concerned in English.
Meaning:
- Preocupado describes a person who is feeling anxiety, concern, or unease about something. It is often used to express that someone is troubled or distressed because of a potential problem or difficult situation.
Parts of the word:
- Pre-: A prefix meaning "before."
- Ocupar: A verb meaning "to occupy" or "to take up."
- -ado: A suffix used to form past participles or adjectives.
So, literalmente, preocupado suggests "being occupied beforehand" with thoughts or concerns; essentially, worried.
Synonyms:
- Ansioso (anxious)
- Inquieto (restless)
- Nervioso (nervous)
- Angustiado (distressed)
- Intranquilo (uneasy)
Antonyms:
- Tranquilo (calm)
- Despreocupado (carefree)
- Sereno (serene)
Usage examples:
-
Estoy preocupado por el examen de mañana.
(I am worried about tomorrow's exam.) -
Ella estaba muy preocupada por la salud de su padre.
(She was very worried about her father's health.)
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Examples
Estoy preocupado por el examen de mañana.adjective
I am worried about tomorrow's exam.
Juan está preocupado por su amigo.adjective
Juan is worried about his friend.
Ana está muy preocupada por el examen.adjective
Ana is very worried about the exam.
Mi hermano está preocupado por el resultado del partido.adjective
My brother is worried about the result of the match.
Los niños estaban preocupados por la tormenta.adjective
The children were worried about the storm.
¿Por qué estás tan preocupado hoy?adjective
Why are you so worried today?
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