preocupado
worried; concerned
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pɾi.o.ku.ˈpa.du/
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Cultural Note
Expressing worry for a partner — 'estou preocupado/a contigo' — is a sign of caring in Portuguese relationships. The preposition changes meaning: 'preocupado com' (worried about) vs 'preocupado por' (worried on behalf of). In both variants, expressing concern is seen as a form of affection rather than being controlling.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou preocupado contigo.
I am worried about you.
Ela parece preocupada com alguma coisa.
She seems worried about something.
Não fiques preocupado, eu sei cuidar de mim.
Don't worry, I know how to take care of myself.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | preocupadas |
| masculine_plural | preocupados |
| feminine_singular | preocupada |
| masculine_singular | preocupado |