preocuparme
“preocuparme” means “to worry (myself)” in Spanish (expressing personal concern).
to worry (myself), to be concerned
Also: to fret
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No quiero preocuparme por cosas pequeñas.
A2I don't want to worry about small things.
Empecé a preocuparme cuando no contestó el teléfono.
B1I started to worry when he didn't answer the phone.
Es difícil no preocuparme por el futuro.
B2It's difficult not to be concerned about the future.
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Comes from the Latin verb *praeoccupare*, meaning 'to take possession of beforehand' or 'to seize first.' This evolved in Spanish to mean 'to occupy the mind,' leading to the modern sense of 'to worry' or 'to be concerned.'
First recorded: 15th century (in its modern Spanish form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the accent mark missing on 'preocuparme'?
When attaching a pronoun (like 'me,' 'te,' or 'se') to a standard infinitive verb, you typically do not need an accent mark, unlike when attaching pronouns to an imperative (command) form, such as 'Preocúpate' (Worry!).
If I want to tell someone 'Don't worry,' what form should I use?
You should use the negative imperative form with the 'tú' pronoun, which is 'No te preocupes.' This is a command, so the verb is conjugated.