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to worry
01
preocuparse
to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems
Intransitive: to worry | to worry about sth
Ejemplos
She tends to worry about upcoming exams.
Ella tiende a preocuparse por los exámenes próximos.
Do n't worry, I'll take care of everything while you're away.
No te preocupes, me encargaré de todo mientras estés fuera.
02
molestar, fastidiar
to bother or irritate someone repeatedly
Transitive: to worry sb
Ejemplos
The dripping faucet worried him as he tried to focus on his work.
El grifo que goteaba lo preocupaba mientras intentaba concentrarse en su trabajo.
The child 's whining started to worry the tired teacher.
Los quejidos del niño empezaron a preocupar al cansado maestro.
03
mordisquear, roer
to chew, pull, or shake something with the teeth, often aggressively or persistently
Transitive: to worry sth
Ejemplos
The dog worried the old shoe until it was in shreds.
El perro mordisqueó el zapato viejo hasta que quedó hecho jirones.
She watched as the puppy worried the toy, growling playfully.
Ella observó cómo el cachorro mordisqueaba el juguete, gruñendo juguetonamente.
04
juguetear, manipular nerviosamente
to handle or move something over and over, often in a way that shows anxiety or distraction
Transitive: to worry sth
Ejemplos
He worried the pen in his hand while waiting for the results.
Él jugueteaba con el bolígrafo en su mano mientras esperaba los resultados.
She nervously worried the edge of her napkin during the meeting.
Ella manoseaba nerviosamente el borde de su servilleta durante la reunión.
05
preocupar, inquietar
to cause someone to feel nervous, uneasy, or troubled in their mind
Transitive: to worry sb
Ejemplos
She was worried by the thought of losing her job.
Ella estaba preocupada por la idea de perder su trabajo.
The delay in the flight worried him, as he had important plans.
El retraso del vuelo lo preocupó, ya que tenía planes importantes.
Worry
01
inquietud
the state of feeling anxiety
Ejemplos
His constant worry about the future kept him up at night.
Su constante preocupación por el futuro lo mantenía despierto por la noche.
She expressed her worry over her son's health.
Ella expresó su preocupación por la salud de su hijo.
02
preocupación, inquietud
something that causes concern, fear, or nervousness
Ejemplos
The rising cost of living is a major worry for many families.
El aumento del costo de vida es una preocupación importante para muchas familias.
The safety of the children during the trip was a common worry among teachers.
La seguridad de los niños durante el viaje era una preocupación común entre los maestros.
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