preoccuparsi
to worry
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/pre.ok.kuˈpar.si/
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Cultural Note
'Non ti preoccupare' (don't worry) is one of the most commonly heard phrases in Italian. Italian families are famously close-knit, and worrying about family members — especially children, even adult ones — is considered a natural expression of love.
📝 Example Sentences
Non preoccuparti, ci penso io.
Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Mi preoccupo sempre per i miei figli.
I always worry about my children.
Si preoccupa troppo per il futuro.
She worries too much about the future.