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Conjugation Chart of “Preocupar” (to worry) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Preocupar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Preocupar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to worrying or concerning yourself with something, for example Preocúpate por tu salud. (Worry about your health.)

Preocupar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Preocupar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Preocupar generally means to worry or concern, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To worry or concern: For example, Preocúpate por tus estudios (Worry about your studies).

To occupy one’s mind: For example, Preocúpate de tus asuntos (Mind your own business).

To take care of: For example, Preocúpate de la cena (Take care of dinner).

To make an effort (colloquial): For example, ¡Preocúpate un poco más! (Make a bit more effort!)

To bother or annoy (rude): For example, ¡No me preocupes! (Don’t bother me!)

Real Life Examples of Preocupar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Preocúpate por tu salud! (Take care of your health!)

Mamá, preocúpate por tus propios asuntos. (Mom, mind your own business.)

Amigos, preocupémonos por el medio ambiente. (Friends, let’s care for the environment.)

Jefe, preocúpese por motivar a su equipo. (Boss, make an effort to motivate your team.)

Chicos, preocúpense por entregar el proyecto a tiempo. (Guys, make sure to deliver the project on time.)

Hija, preocúpate por tus estudios. (Daughter, focus on your studies.)

Vecino, preocúpese por mantener limpio el edificio. (Neighbor, make an effort to keep the building clean.)

Compañeros, preocupémonos por cumplir con los plazos. (Colleagues, let’s make sure to meet the deadlines.)

Amigo, preocúpate por ahorrar para el futuro. (Friend, make an effort to save for the future.)

Señores, preocúpense por respetar las reglas. (Gentlemen, make sure to respect the rules.)

Equipo, preocupémonos por mejorar nuestro rendimiento. (Team, let’s focus on improving our performance.)

Jóvenes, preocúpense por su desarrollo profesional. (Young people, make an effort for your professional development.)

Familia, preocupémonos por mantener la unión. (Family, let’s make an effort to stay united.)

Ciudadanos, preocúpense por participar en la comunidad. (Citizens, make sure to participate in the community.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Preocupar (to worry) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.