preocupo
“preocupo” means “I worry” in Spanish (Expressing personal anxiety or concern).
I worry, I am concernedAlso: I care
📝 In Action
Me preocupo mucho por mi examen de mañana.
A1I worry a lot about my exam tomorrow.
Si me preocupo demasiado, no duermo bien.
A2If I worry too much, I don't sleep well.
No me preocupo por cosas que no puedo controlar.
B1I don't concern myself with things I can't control.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: preocupo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'preocupo' to mean 'I am concerned about the future'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin verb *praeoccupare*, which literally meant 'to seize or take possession of beforehand.' In Spanish, it evolved to mean 'to take possession of the mind,' leading to the modern meaning of 'to worry' or 'to be seized by a thought.'
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'preocupo' always need the word 'me' in front of it?
Because 'preocupo' comes from the verb *preocuparse*. The 'se' at the end of the infinitive means the action bounces back onto the person doing it—you are worrying yourself. So, 'me preocupo' literally means 'I worry myself,' which we translate simply as 'I worry' or 'I am concerned.'