Bedeutung
Expresses a strong feeling of anxiety or concern.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, it is common to use this phrase in both personal and professional settings to show you are taking a matter seriously. Mexicans often use 'preocupado' to show empathy for family members' situations. Argentines might add 'che' or other fillers, but the core phrase remains the same. In Colombia, the tone is often softer and more polite when expressing concern.
Gender Matters
Always check your gender. If you are a woman, it is 'preocupada'. If you are a man, it is 'preocupado'.
Don't say 'Soy preocupado'
Use 'estoy' because worry is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.
Bedeutung
Expresses a strong feeling of anxiety or concern.
Gender Matters
Always check your gender. If you are a woman, it is 'preocupada'. If you are a man, it is 'preocupado'.
Don't say 'Soy preocupado'
Use 'estoy' because worry is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct gendered adjective.
Como soy mujer, digo: ¡Qué ________ estoy!
Since the speaker is female, the adjective must be feminine.
Choose the correct preposition.
¡Qué preocupado estoy ____ el examen!
Use 'por' to indicate the cause of the worry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: No encuentro mis llaves. B: ________
Losing keys is a situation that causes worry.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenComo soy mujer, digo: ¡Qué ________ estoy!
Since the speaker is female, the adjective must be feminine.
¡Qué preocupado estoy ____ el examen!
Use 'por' to indicate the cause of the worry.
A: No encuentro mis llaves. B: ________
Losing keys is a situation that causes worry.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is acceptable in semi-formal or personal emails.
No, it is a normal way to express feelings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
No te preocupes
contrastDon't worry
Estar angustiado
similarTo be distressed
Tener miedo
similarTo be afraid
Estar nervioso
similarTo be nervous
