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"Don't worry" in Spanish: no te preocupes
no te preocupes
Don't worry in Spanish is no te preocupes for tú. For usted say no se preocupe. No te preocupes is the everyday calm-down line.
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How to pronounce no te preocupes
Say it
noh teh preh-oh-KOO-pehs
/no te pɾeoˈkupes/
noh teh preh-oh-KOO-pehs. Stress KOO. Soft c in preocupes sounds like s.
"Don't worry" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| no te preocupes | don't worry Informal singular (tú). | Informal singular (tú). |
| no se preocupe | don't worry (formal) With usted. | With usted. |
| no se preocupen | don't worry (plural) To a group (ustedes). | To a group (ustedes). |
| tranquilo / tranquila | relax / take it easy Short comforting alternative. | Short comforting alternative. |
How to use no te preocupes in real life
- 1Late friend
No te preocupes. Todavía hay asientos.
Don't worry. There are still seats.
Calms a delay.
- 2Exam nerves
No te preocupes. Estudiaste bien.
Don't worry. You studied well.
Encouragement.
- 3Spilled coffee
Ay, lo siento. —No te preocupes.
Oh, sorry. —Don't worry.
Forgiving reply.
Mistakes English speakers make with no te preocupes
Incorrect: No te preocupa.
Correct: No te preocupes.
Negative tú commands use the subjunctive: no te preocupes.
Incorrect: No te preocupéis (LatAm default).
Correct: No te preocupes. / No se preocupen.
Latin America uses ustedes, not vosotros: no se preocupen for a group.
Good to know
Good to knowNo te preocupes is the go-to comfort phrase. Pair it with a practical fix when you can—another napkin, more time, a backup plan.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend stress about being late
ChatPal
Voy a llegar diez minutos tarde.
I'm going to be ten minutes late.
You
No te preocupes. Te espero adentro.
Don't worry. I'll wait for you inside.
ChatPal
Gracias. No te preocupes si empiezan sin mí.
Thanks. Don't worry if they start without me.
You
Va, nos vemos pronto.
Okay, see you soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Don't worry" in Spanish
How do you say don't worry in Spanish?
No te preocupes.
Formal form?
No se preocupe for usted.
Why preocupes, not preocupa?
Negative tú commands use preocupes.
Plural friends?
No se preocupen (ustedes).
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