me preocupaba

I was worried

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phrase Rare #29,749
I was worried Can also mean “it worried me,” depending on the subject. Often followed by por, meaning “about.”
SP: Me preocupaba que no llegara a tiempo.
EN: I was worried he wouldn’t arrive on time.

Me preocupaba que dejara de tener voz.

I was worried that I would lose my voice.

— Esplendor americano (2003)

Pero no era Tonowari lo que me preocupaba.

But it wasn't Tonowari that worried me.

— Avatar: El camino del agua (2022)

Me preocupaba mucho cuánto tiempo quedaría atrapada en Eastport por el juicio.

I was really worried about how long I’d be stuck in Eastport because of the trial.

Me preocupaba y no lograba dormirme.

I was worried and couldn’t fall asleep.

Me preocupaba que fuera incómodo.

I was worried it would be awkward.

— Equipo Demolición (2026)

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

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

— Mi pobre angelito (1990)

Estaba tejiendo una red, pero me preocupaba si sería capaz de subirla.

I was weaving a net, but I was worried about whether I’d be able to lift it.

Me preocupaba que no me dieras el trabajo.

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

— Porco Rosso (1992)

Me preocupaba por nada.

I wasn't worried about anything.

Me preocupaba que te hubiese ocurrido algo.

I was worried that something had happened to you.

— Yo vi al diablo (2010)

Yo también pensaba eso y no me preocupaba.

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

— Con Ánimo de Amar (2000)