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preocupar

[pɾe.o.kuˈpa(ʁ)]

verb

LanguagePortuguese (Portugal)

Meaning
  1. to concern, worry (to cause concern to, cause unrest)
  2. to absorb completely, make apprehensive
  3. to worry
  4. to fear, worry (to be concerned or troubled)
Examples

Não se preocupe com o que seus inimigos dizem.

Don't worry about what your enemies say.

Pronunciationpɾe.o.kuˈpa(ʁ)

Part of speechverb

Usage noteOften used as a reflexive verb (se preocupar) when talking about one's own feelings of worry.

Status: Verified

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.