A1 Collocation Neutral

Estar preocupado/a.

To be worried.

Meaning

To feel anxious or uneasy about a situation or outcome.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'agobiado' for work-related worry. Worry is often expressed with 'preocupado' followed by 'por'. The word 'inquieto' is common for general unease. People often use 'preocupado' to show empathy.

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Check your gender

Remember to change the -o to -a if you are female.

Meaning

To feel anxious or uneasy about a situation or outcome.

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Check your gender

Remember to change the -o to -a if you are female.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Ella ____ preocupada por el examen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está

Use 'estar' for temporary states.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Ella ____ preocupada por el examen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está

Use 'estar' for temporary states.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, always use 'estar'.

Related Phrases

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Tener miedo

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To be afraid

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Estar nervioso

similar

To be nervous

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