preocupar

Senses

1. 1.

   to worry

   to feel anxious or concerned about something

2. 2.

   to concern

   to be a matter of importance or interest to someone

3. 3.

   to preoccupy

   to occupy one's mind; to be uppermost in thought

Examples

• "Não me preocupa o que as pessoas pensam."

  I'm not concerned about what people think.

• "Ela está preocupada com a saúde do pai."

  She is worried about her father's health.

• "O que mais me preocupa é encontrar um bom trabalho."

  What worries me most is finding a good job.

Usage

Commonly used with reflexive form "preocupar-se" (to worry oneself). Often followed by "com" or "sobre" to indicate the object of concern. Colloquial: "Não se preocupa" = "don't worry" (informal reassurance).