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preocupar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

preocuparto worry

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Quick answer:

The affirmative imperative of preocupar uses the forms: preocupa (tú), preocupe (usted), preocupemos (nosotros), preocupad (vosotros), preocupen (ustedes).

preocupar Affirmative Imperative Forms

preocupa
ustedpreocupe
nosotrospreocupemos
vosotrospreocupad
ustedespreocupen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to worry (though it is much more common in the negative 'don't worry').

Notes on preocupar in the Affirmative Imperative

Preocupar is regular in the imperative.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Preocúpate por tu propia vida!

    Worry about your own life!

  • Preocúpense por los detalles.

    Worry about the details (you all).

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'preocupar' as a command.

    Correct: Preocúpate (reflexive command).

    Why: In the imperative, pronouns must be attached to the end of the affirmative verb.

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