worried

S2 W1

BrE /ˈwɜːrɪd/ AmE /ˈwʌrɪd/

adjective en → es

1 ANXIOUS [attributive], [predicative] A2

having feelings of anxiety or unease about something that might happen in the future

preocupado, preocupada, ansioso, ansiosa

  • be worried about somebody/something

Collocations worried about exams · worried about the future

  • She's been worried about her son ever since he left home.

    Se ha preocupado por su hijo desde que se fue de casa.

2 CONCERNED [attributive], [predicative] B1

feeling concerned or anxious about someone's health, safety, etc.

preocupado por, preocupada por, inquieto por, inquieta por

  • be worried about somebody/something

Collocations worried about the children's safety · worried about his health

  • I'm worried about your health.

    Me preocupo por tu salud.

1 WORRY [singular] B1

the feeling of being anxious or uneasy about something that might happen in the future

preocupación, ansiedad, preocupación por algo

  • have worries

Collocations worries about money · worries about the future

  • He has a lot of worries.

    Tiene muchas preocupaciones.

2 WORRY [plural] B1

a cause or source of anxiety or unease

preocupación, motivo de preocupación

  • have worries

Collocations worries about money · worries about the future

  • Money is one of her biggest worries.

    El dinero es uno de sus mayores motivos de preocupación.