la
feminine
/pɾeokupaˈθjon/
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Translation
worry, concern
Word origin
From preocupar plus the suffix -ción, from Latin praeoccupatio, from prae ('before') and occupare ('to seize'). The same root gives English 'preoccupation' and 'occupy'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praeoccupatio
- English cognates
- preoccupation, occupy
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpreocupaciones
Examples
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His biggest worry is the future of his children.
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There is no cause for concern, everything is fine.
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I noticed the worry on her face.
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What is your main concern right now?
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Work worries do not let me sleep.
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