To worry in Spanish
To worry in Spanish is preocupar (preh-oh-koo-PAHR).
- Spanish
- preocupar
- Say it
- preh-oh-koo-PAHR
- Also
- preocuparse in Spanish Reflexive Verbs
One of 30 words in Verbs Like Gustar: learn them step by step and practise them all.
Spanish verbs for reactions and discomfort
The other words in step 2 of Verbs Like Gustar.
- dolerto hurt / ache · doh-LEHR
- molestarto bother · moh-lehs-TAHR
- aburrirto bore · ah-boo-REER
- disgustarto displease / upset · dees-goos-TAHR
- asustarto frighten · ah-soos-TAHR
- irritarto irritate · ee-ree-TAHR
- cansarto tire · kahn-SAHR
- enfadarto annoy / anger · ehn-fah-DAHR
- avergonzarto embarrass · ah-behr-gohn-SAHR
Questions about preocupar
How do you say to worry in Spanish?
To worry in Spanish is preocupar. In spanish reflexive verbs, to worry is preocuparse.
How do you pronounce preocupar?
Say it preh-oh-koo-PAHR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: PAHR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does preocupar mean in English?
In English, preocupar means to worry.
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