How to Say "anxieties" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “anxieties” is “preocupaciones” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo muchas preocupaciones sobre el futuro de mis hijos.
I have many worries about my children's future.
Las preocupaciones financieras lo mantienen despierto por la noche.
Financial concerns keep him awake at night.
Necesitas dejar tus preocupaciones en casa y disfrutar de las vacaciones.
You need to leave your troubles at home and enjoy the vacation.
Always Plural
This word is the plural form of 'preocupación' (worry). You use it when talking about multiple issues or a general state of stress.
Feminine Noun
Since this is a feminine noun, any descriptive words (adjectives) used with it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'grandes preocupaciones', not 'grandes preocupaciones').
Using the Singular Verb
Mistake: “Mis preocupaciones es grande.”
Correction: Mis preocupaciones son grandes. (The verb 'ser' must match the plural subject 'preocupaciones'.)
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