Forgetting the 'Se'

'Preocupe' is the special verb form (the subjunctive) used when you talk about wishes, doubts, emotions, or necessary actions. You use it after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...).

The Special 'Worry' Form (Subjunctive)

When giving a command to someone formally (usted), 'preocupe' is the core of the command. In the very common phrase 'Don't worry,' you add the reflexive pronoun: 'No se preocupe.'

Formal Command Form

If you hear 'preocupe,' nine times out of ten it is part of the friendly and polite phrase 'No se preocupe,' which is essential for conversations.

Focus on the Command

Extremely common, primarily found in the negative formal command 'No se preocupe' (Don't worry).

'Preocupe' is a highly common conjugated form of 'preocupar' (to worry). It is used primarily in polite commands like 'No se preocupe' (Don't worry) and in the Subjunctive mood for expressing doubt, hope, or emotion.

preocupar

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations