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preocuparse Present Conjugation

preocuparseto worry

A1reflexive, regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of preocuparse is regular: me preocupo, te preocupas, se preocupa, nos preocupamos, os preocupáis, se preocupan.

preocuparse Present Forms

yome preocupo
te preocupas
él/ella/ustedse preocupa
nosotrosnos preocupamos
vosotrosos preocupáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse preocupan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about current worries, habitual concerns, or general tendencies to be a 'worrier.'

Notes on preocuparse in the Present

This verb follows the standard -ar endings in the present tense. It is entirely regular.

Example Sentences

  • Me preocupo por el medio ambiente.

    I worry about the environment.

    yo

  • ¿Te preocupas por el dinero?

    Do you worry about money?

  • Mis padres se preocupan por mi salud.

    My parents worry about my health.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'preocupar' without 'se' for 'to be worried'.

    Correct: Me preocupo.

    Why: In Spanish, you 'worry yourself' (reflexive). 'Preocupo' alone means 'I worry [someone else]'.

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