preocupada
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📝 In Action
Mi hermana está muy preocupada por su entrevista de trabajo.
A1My sister is very worried about her job interview.
La madre se veía preocupada cuando el niño se cayó.
A2The mother looked concerned when the boy fell down.
Estuvimos muy preocupadas por la demora del vuelo.
B1We (a female group) were very worried about the flight delay.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Ending
This word describes a feminine person or thing. The -a ending must match the subject. If you are describing a man, use 'preocupado' (ending in -o).
Use with ESTAR
Since worry is a temporary feeling or state, you almost always use the verb estar (the 'how you feel' verb) with preocupada. For example: 'Ella está preocupada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Verb to Be
Mistake: "Mi amiga es preocupada."
Correction: Mi amiga está preocupada. You use *estar* because the feeling of worry is temporary, not a permanent personality trait.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding 'About'
To say what someone is worried about, use the preposition por or con. 'Preocupada por el dinero' (worried about money).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: preocupada
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly describes Laura's current state of worry?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'preocupada' a verb or an adjective?
It is an adjective, used to describe a feminine person or thing that is experiencing worry. It comes directly from the past form of the verb *preocupar* (to worry).
How do I make 'preocupada' plural?
To describe more than one worried woman or feminine group, simply add an 's': *preocupadas* (e.g., 'Ellas están preocupadas').