/pɾeokuˈpaðo/
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Translation
worried, concerned
Word origin
Past participle of preocupar, from Latin praeoccupare, from prae ('before') plus occupare ('to seize'). The sense is of the mind being seized in advance by a concern.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praeoccupare
- English cognates
- preoccupy, occupy
Grammar
Femininepreocupada
Masc pluralpreocupados
Fem pluralpreocupadas
Examples
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I am very worried about my brother.
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Why are you so worried today?
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The parents were concerned about the child's health.
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Do not get worried, everything is going to turn out fine.
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She had a worried look while she waited for the news.
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