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preocupar Imperfect Conjugation

preocuparto worry

A2regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect of preocupar is regular: preocupaba, preocupabas, preocupaba, preocupábamos, preocupabais, preocupaban.

preocupar Imperfect Forms

yopreocupaba
preocupabas
él/ella/ustedpreocupaba
nosotrospreocupábamos
vosotrospreocupabais
ellos/ellas/ustedespreocupaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect to describe an ongoing state of worry in the past or a habitual concern without a specific end point.

Notes on preocupar in the Imperfect

Preocupar is regular. Remember that the 'yo' and 'él/ella' forms are identical (preocupaba).

Example Sentences

  • De niño, me preocupaba la oscuridad.

    As a child, the dark used to worry me.

    él/ella/usted

  • Siempre te preocupabas por tus notas.

    You were always worrying about your grades.

  • Nos preocupábamos cada vez que llovía.

    We used to get worried every time it rained.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the 'nosotros' form.

    Correct: preocupábamos

    Why: All -ar imperfect 'nosotros' forms require an accent on the antepenultimate syllable.

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