Spanish Word · Intermediate
preocupar
to worry, to concern, to trouble, to be worrisome to, to preoccupy
Pronunciation: /pɾeokuˈpaɾ/
Meaning
to worry, to concern, to trouble, to be worrisome to, to preoccupy
Example
Me preocupa que esos muchachos estén afuera.
It worries me that those guys are outside.
Practice tips
- Practice preocupar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.