Spanish Word · Intermediate
preocuparse
to worry
Pronunciation: preh-oh-koo-PAR-seh
Meaning
To feel worried about a person, problem, or situation.
Example
No se preocupe, vamos a resolverlo.
Do not worry; we are going to solve it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice preocuparse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.