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preocuparse Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

preocuparseto worry

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Quick answer:

The affirmative imperative of preocuparse: preocúpate (tú), preocúpese (usted), preocupémonos (nosotros), preocupaos (vosotros), preocúpense (ustedes).

preocuparse Affirmative Imperative Forms

preocúpate
ustedpreocúpese
nosotrospreocupémonos
vosotrospreocupaos
ustedespreocúpense

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to worry (though more commonly used in the negative to tell someone NOT to worry).

Notes on preocuparse in the Affirmative Imperative

In affirmative commands, pronouns are attached to the end of the verb. An accent is often needed to maintain the original stress.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Preocúpate por tus propios asuntos!

    Worry about your own business!

  • Preocúpese por su salud, señor.

    Worry about your health, sir.

  • Preocupémonos por el futuro de los niños.

    Let's worry about the children's future.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Preocupate (without the accent).

    Correct: Preocúpate.

    Why: Adding 'te' to 'preocupa' moves the stress, so an accent mark is required on the 'u' to keep the sound correct.

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