Preocupado
Example: Estoy preocupado por los resultados del examen final.
Definition
"Preocupado" is an adjective used to describe someone who feels anxious or worried about a particular situation or outcome, such as being concerned about the results of a final exam.
Etymology
The word "preocupado" comes from the Spanish verb "preocupar," which means to worry or to concern. It is derived from the Latin prefix "prae-" meaning 'before' and "occupare" meaning 'to seize or occupy.' Thus, "preocupado" literally suggests being mentally seized or occupied beforehand with worry.
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"Preocupado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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