Preocupar
Example: No cal preocupar-se tant per coses petites cada dia.
Definition
"Preocupar" means to cause someone to feel anxious or worried about something. It involves experiencing concern or unease, often about potential problems or negative outcomes. For example, one might say, 'No cal preocupar-se tant per coses petites cada dia,' meaning there is no need to worry so much about small things every day.
Translations
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preocupar -
zorgen maken -
préoccuper -
sorgen
Etymology
The word "preocupar" comes from the Latin 'praeoccupare,' which means 'to seize beforehand.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of taking control or occupying a place early, but over time it evolved to mean being mentally occupied or worried about something. Did you know? The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' highlighting the anticipatory nature of worry in "preocupar."
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"Preocupar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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