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Conjugation Chart
“Preocupar” (to worry) in the Present Tense
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | preocupo |
TĂş | preocupas |
Él / Ella / Usted | preocupa |
Nosotros / Nosotras | preocupamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | preocupáis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | preocupan |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Preocupar”
The Present Tense of preocupar is used to express ongoing concerns or worries in the present moment. For example, Me preocupa que no llegues a tiempo. (I’m worried that you won’t arrive on time.)
Preocupar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Preocupar in the Present Tense
Preocupar generally means to worry or concern, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To worry or concern: For example, Me preocupa que no llegues a tiempo. (I’m worried that you won’t arrive on time.)
To care about: For example, No me preocupa lo que piensen los demás. (I don’t care what others think.)
To occupy one’s mind: For example, Ahora mismo me preocupan otras cosas más importantes. (Right now, I’m occupied with more important things.)
To bother or disturb (colloquial): For example, ¡No me preocupes con esas tonterĂas! (Don’t bother me with that nonsense!)
To take care of (colloquial): For example, Yo me preocupo de la comida, tĂş encárgate de la bebida. (I’ll take care of the food, you take care of the drinks.)
Real Life Examples of Preocupar in the Present Tense
Siempre preocupo por mi familia cuando viajo. (I always worry about my family when I travel.)
ÂżTe preocupas por el medio ambiente? (Do you worry about the environment?)
Mi hermana preocupa por su salud después de su último chequeo médico. (My sister worries about her health after her last medical check-up.)
Nosotros preocupamos por el futuro de nuestros hijos. (We worry about the future of our children.)
ÂżPreocupáis por las noticias recientes sobre la economĂa? (Do you all worry about the recent news about the economy?)
Mis amigos preocupan por encontrar un buen trabajo después de graduarse. (My friends worry about finding a good job after graduating.)
Cuando veo las noticias, preocupo por la situaciĂłn polĂtica en el mundo. (When I watch the news, I worry about the political situation in the world.)
En la oficina, preocupas por cumplir con los plazos de entrega. (At the office, you worry about meeting deadlines.)
Mi mamá preocupa por mi alimentación saludable. (My mom worries about my healthy eating.)
Nosotros preocupamos por el impacto del cambio climático en nuestro planeta. (We worry about the impact of climate change on our planet.)
¿Preocupáis por la seguridad en las calles de la ciudad? (Do you all worry about safety on the city streets?)
Mis vecinos preocupan por el aumento de los precios de la vivienda. (My neighbors worry about the rising housing prices.)
Cuando voy de viaje, preocupo por no olvidar nada importante. (When I travel, I worry about not forgetting anything important.)
ÂżTe preocupas por tu futuro profesional? (Do you worry about your professional future?)
Los padres preocupan por la educaciĂłn de sus hijos. (Parents worry about their children’s education.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Preocupar (to worry) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo preocupo | I worry |
TĂş preocupas | You worry |
Él / Ella / Usted preocupa | He / She / You (formal) worries |
Nosotros / Nosotras preocupamos | We worry |
Vosotros / Vosotras preocupáis | You all worry |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes preocupan | They / You all (formal) worry |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.