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preocupar Present Conjugation

preocuparto worry

A2regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of preocupar is regular: preocupo, preocupas, preocupa, preocupamos, preocupáis, preocupan.

preocupar Present Forms

yopreocupo
preocupas
él/ella/ustedpreocupa
nosotrospreocupamos
vosotrospreocupáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespreocupan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to describe current concerns or habitual worries. It is very common in the reflexive form 'preocuparse' to talk about how someone feels right now.

Notes on preocupar in the Present

Preocupar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Me preocupa mucho el examen de mañana.

    The exam tomorrow worries me a lot.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Por qué te preocupas tanto?

    Why do you worry so much?

  • Nos preocupamos por el medio ambiente.

    We worry about the environment.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'preocupar' without a reflexive pronoun when you mean 'to be worried'.

    Correct: Use 'me preocupo' instead of just 'preocupo'.

    Why: In Spanish, if you are the one feeling the worry, the verb must be reflexive (preocuparse).

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