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“Preocupar” (to worry) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Preocupar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Preocupar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about something worrying or concerning you. For example, Es importante que no te preocupes demasiado. (It’s important that you don’t worry too much.)

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

How to Use Preocupar in the Subjunctive Mood

Preocupar generally means “to worry” or “to concern”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, 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 preocupe que te vayas (I don’t care if you leave).

To bother or disturb: For example, No me preocupa que hagan ruido (It doesn’t bother me that they make noise).

To be anxious or uneasy (colloquial): For example, Me preocupa que me la líen (I’m anxious they’ll mess things up for me).

To care or give a damn (rude): For example, ¡A mí que me preocupe! (I don’t give a damn!)

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.)

Me alegra que te preocupes por tu salud y hagas ejercicio regularmente. (I’m glad you care about your health and exercise regularly.)

Es importante que preocupemos por el medio ambiente y reduzcamos nuestro consumo de plásticos. (It’s important that we care about the environment and reduce our plastic consumption.)

Aunque la situación es difícil, no quiero que te preocupes. Todo saldrá bien. (Even though the situation is difficult, I don’t want you to worry. Everything will be alright.)

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

Es fundamental que preocupemos por nuestra educación y la de nuestros hijos. (It’s essential that we care about our education and that of our children.)

Espero que mis compañeros de trabajo no se preocupen demasiado por los rumores de despidos. (I hope my coworkers don’t worry too much about the layoff rumors.)

Aunque la economía está mal, no quiero que te preocupes por las finanzas. Saldremos adelante. (Even though the economy is bad, I don’t want you to worry about finances. We’ll get through this.)

Ojalá que los líderes mundiales se preocupen más por la paz y la justicia. (I wish world leaders would care more about peace and justice.)

Es importante que preocupemos por nuestro bienestar mental y busquemos ayuda si la necesitamos. (It’s important that we care about our mental well-being and seek help if we need it.)

Aunque el trabajo es estresante, no quiero que te preocupes demasiado. Tómate un descanso. (Even though work is stressful, I don’t want you to worry too much. Take a break.)

Ojalá que los jóvenes se preocupen más por el futuro del planeta. (I wish young people would care more about the future of the planet.)

Es fundamental que preocupemos por la igualdad de oportunidades para todos. (It’s essential that we care about equal opportunities for everyone.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Preocupar (to worry) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian 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.