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preocuparse Present Subjunctive Conjugation

preocuparseto worry

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

The present subjunctive of preocuparse is regular: me preocupe, te preocupes, se preocupe, nos preocupemos, os preocupéis, se preocupen.

preocuparse Present Subjunctive Forms

yome preocupe
te preocupes
él/ella/ustedse preocupe
nosotrosnos preocupemos
vosotrosos preocupéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse preocupen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this tense after expressions of emotion, doubt, or desire (e.g., 'Espero que no se preocupe').

Notes on preocuparse in the Present Subjunctive

It follows the regular -ar pattern for subjunctive: the 'a' changes to 'e'.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que no te preocupes demasiado.

    I hope you don't worry too much.

  • Dudo que se preocupen por este detalle.

    I doubt they will worry about this detail.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es normal que nos preocupemos por el examen.

    It's normal that we worry about the exam.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the indicative after 'espero que'.

    Correct: Espero que se preocupe (not preocupa).

    Why: Verbs of emotion like 'esperar' trigger the subjunctive in the secondary clause.

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