me preocupaba

I was worried

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I was worried Usually means “I was worried” or “I was concerned.” Depending on context, it can also mean “it worried me” or “it concerned me.”
SP: Me preocupaba que no llegaran a tiempo.
EN: I was worried that they wouldn’t arrive on time.

Me preocupaba que fuera incómodo.

I was worried it would be awkward.

— Los hermanos demolición (2026)

Me preocupaba, pero si uno prende la luz, no pasa nada.

I was worried, but if you turn on the light, nothing happens.

— Solo en casa (1990)

Me preocupaba otra cosa que tomarle el nombre a la gente.

I was worried about something other than taking people's names.

— Ladrón de bicicletas (1948)

Me preocupaba que te hubiese ocurrido algo.

I was worried that something had happened to you.

— Encontré al diablo (2010)

Me preocupaba que dejara de tener voz.

I was worried that I would lose my voice.

— American Splendor (2003)

Me preocupaba y no lograba dormirme.

I was worried and couldn’t fall asleep.

Me preocupaba que no me dieras el trabajo.

I was worried that you wouldn't give me the job.

— Porco Rosso (1992)

Pero no era Tonowari lo que me preocupaba.

But it wasn't Tonowari that worried me.

— Avatar: El sentido del agua (2022)

Me preocupaba por nada.

I wasn't worried about anything.

Me preocupaba y no lograba dormir.

I was worried and couldn’t sleep.

Yo también pensaba eso y no me preocupaba.

I thought that too, and I wasn't worried.

— Deseando amar (2000)