worried, was worrying
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | preocupaba | — |
| Third | preocupaba | — |
Nos preocupaba que jamás te volviéramos a ver.
We were worried that we would never see you again.
— Primate (2026)
Últimamente se preocupaba más y más por su seguridad.
Lately, he had become more and more worried about his safety.
— Los excéntricos Tenenbaums (2001)
La madre se preocupaba por sus hijos.
The mother was worried about her children.
Tom se preocupaba.
Tom was worried.
Suspiró alto y todos se dieron cuenta de que algo le preocupaba.
He sighed loudly and everyone realized that something was bothering him.
Ella siempre se preocupaba por mi salud.
She was always concerned about my health.
Se preocupaba demasiado, llegó a estar cubierto de costras.
He worried too much; he ended up covered in scabs.
— Левиафан (2014)
No sé qué te preocupaba, encaja bien.
I don't know what was bothering you, it fits well.
— Control (2007)
Nos preocupaba que te diera miedo.
We were worried that you might be scared.
— Mi vecino Totoro (1988)