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

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