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Conjugation Chart of “Preocupar” (to worry) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Preocupar”

The Present Subjunctive of Preocupar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of worrying. For example, Es importante que no te preocupes por cosas que no puedes cambiar. (It’s important that you don’t worry about things you can’t change.)

Preocupar is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Preocupar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of preocupar is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about the subject of concern or worry.

Expressing worry or concern: For example, Me preocupa que no llegues a tiempo. (I’m worried that you won’t arrive on time.)

Expressing a desire or wish: For example, Espero que no te preocupes por eso. (I hope you don’t worry about that.)

Expressing doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que te preocupes tanto por esas cosas. (I don’t think you worry so much about those things.)

Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Qué te preocupes, idiota! (Don’t worry about it, idiot!)

Real Life Examples of Preocupar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo no se preocupe demasiado por el examen. (I hope my son doesn’t worry too much about the exam.)

Aunque las noticias son preocupantes, es importante que no te preocupes en exceso. (Although the news is worrying, it’s important that you don’t worry excessively.)

Ojalá que los políticos se preocupen por las necesidades de la gente. (I wish the politicians would worry about the needs of the people.)

Aunque la situación es difícil, espero que no te preocupes demasiado. (Although the situation is difficult, I hope you don’t worry too much.)

Quiero que mis amigos se preocupen por mí cuando estoy enfermo. (I want my friends to worry about me when I’m sick.)

Preferiría que no te preocupes tanto por el futuro. (I would prefer you not to worry so much about the future.)

Es importante que los padres se preocupen por la educación de sus hijos. (It’s important that parents worry about their children’s education.)

Ojalá que mi jefe se preocupe más por el bienestar de los empleados. (I wish my boss would worry more about the well-being of employees.)

Aunque la economía está mal, espero que no te preocupes demasiado. (Although the economy is bad, I hope you don’t worry too much.)

Quiero que mis hijos se preocupen por su futuro. (I want my children to worry about their future.)

Aunque el trabajo es estresante, es importante que no te preocupes demasiado. (Although work is stressful, it’s important that you don’t worry too much.)

Ojalá que la gente se preocupe más por el cambio climático. (I wish people would worry more about climate change.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Preocupar (to worry) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.