Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Worried" in Spanish: preocupado/a
preocupado/a
Worried in Spanish is preocupado or preocupada. Say Estoy preocupado por ti. Estoy preocupada por el examen. Use estar, not ser, for this feeling.
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How to pronounce preocupado/a
Say it
preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh / preh-oh-koo-PAH-dah
/pɾe.o.ku.ˈpa.ðo/, /pɾe.o.ku.ˈpa.ða/
preh-oh-koo-PAH-doh / preh-oh-koo-PAH-dah. Stress PAH. The c before u is a hard k.
"Worried" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| preocupado | worried (masc.) Temporary feeling with estar. | Temporary feeling with estar. |
| preocupada | worried (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| preocupado por | worried about Names the cause of worry. | Names the cause of worry. |
| no te preocupes | don't worry Common reassurance. | Common reassurance. |
How to use preocupado/a in real life
- 1Waiting on news
Estoy preocupado por tu vuelo.
I’m worried about your flight.
Preocupado por + cause.
- 2Before a test
Ana está preocupada por las notas.
Ana is worried about the grades.
Preocupada agrees with Ana.
- 3Calming a friend
No estés preocupado. Ya llamé.
Don't be worried. I already called.
No estés preocupado softens panic.
Mistakes English speakers make with preocupado/a
Incorrect: Ella está preocupado.
Correct: Ella está preocupada.
Agree gender: preocupada with ella.
Incorrect: Soy preocupado.
Correct: Estoy preocupado.
Use estar with preocupado for a feeling.
Good to know
Good to knowEstar preocupado/a is everyday across Latin America. No te preocupes is the go-to comfort line. Milder than preocupado: un poco inquieto/a.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A late text from home
ChatPal
Estás preocupado. ¿Pasó algo?
You’re worried. Did something happen?
You
Sí, preocupado. Mamá no responde.
Yes, worried. Mom isn’t answering.
ChatPal
Tranquilo. A veces el celular falla.
Relax. Sometimes the phone fails.
You
Gracias. No quiero seguir preocupado toda la noche.
Thanks. I don’t want to stay worried all night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Worried" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Preocupado (m.), preocupada (f.), plurals preocupados / preocupadas.
Ser or estar?
Estar: Estoy preocupado. Ser sounds odd for a temporary worry.
How do I say don’t worry?
No te preocupes. or No se preocupe (formal).
Worried about what?
Estoy preocupado por… + the thing.
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