Worried in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'worried' is 'preocupado', pronounced preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh (IPA: /pɾeokuˈpado/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: preocupados).
Pronunciation: preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh
| Spanish | preocupado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh · /pɾeokuˈpado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | preocupados |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'preocupado'
- Estoy preocupado por el examen.
I am worried about the exam. - ¿Por qué estás preocupada?
Why are you worried? (to a woman) - Mis padres están preocupados por mi hermano.
My parents are worried about my brother. - La doctora estaba preocupada porque el paciente no llegó a su cita de la mañana.
The doctor was worried because the patient did not arrive for his morning appointment.
Common Phrases with 'preocupado'
- No te preocupes.
Don't worry. - preocuparse por
to worry about
How to Use 'preocupado'
Use estar preocupado/preocupada por algo — 'worried about something' takes por, not de or sobre. The reflexive verb is preocuparse: no te preocupes means 'don't worry'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'worried' in Spanish?
'Worried' in Spanish is 'preocupado', pronounced preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh.
How do you spell 'preocupado'?
It is spelled p-r-e-o-c-u-p-a-d-o.
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