Preocupar
Example: Não devemos preocupar com coisas que não podemos mudar.
Definition
"Preocupar" means to feel anxious or concerned about something, especially regarding potential problems or difficulties. It often involves thinking about issues that may cause distress or worry, as in the example: 'Não devemos preocupar com coisas que não podemos mudar' (We should not worry about things we cannot change).
Etymology
The word "preocupar" comes from the Latin prefix 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'occupare' meaning 'to seize' or 'to take possession.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of being 'taken beforehand' or mentally seized by concerns. Did you know? This sense of being mentally 'occupied' evolved into our modern meaning of feeling anxious or troubled.
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