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to worry
01
preocupar-se, inquietar-se
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
Exemplos
The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.
A chuva constante a fez se preocupar com a cerimônia de casamento ao ar livre.
02
incomodar, aborrecer
to bother or irritate someone repeatedly
Transitive: to worry sb
Exemplos
The broken fan worried them with its loud, uneven noise.
O ventilador quebrado os incomodava com seu barulho alto e irregular.
03
roer, mastigar
to chew, pull, or shake something with the teeth, often aggressively or persistently
Transitive: to worry sth
Exemplos
The wolf worried the carcass, tearing off pieces to eat.
O lobo roía a carcaça, arrancando pedaços para comer.
04
mexicar nervosamente, brincar ansiosamente
to handle or move something over and over, often in a way that shows anxiety or distraction
Transitive: to worry sth
Exemplos
He could n’t stop worrying the paperclip between his fingers.
Ele não conseguia parar de mexer no clipe de papel entre os dedos.
05
preocupar, inquietar
to cause someone to feel nervous, uneasy, or troubled in their mind
Transitive: to worry sb
Exemplos
The situation at work began to worry her, affecting her sleep.
A situação no trabalho começou a preocupar ela, afetando seu sono.
Worry
01
preocupação, ansiedade
the state of feeling anxiety
Exemplos
His worry about the exam results was unnecessary, as he passed easily.
Sua preocupação com os resultados do exame foi desnecessária, pois ele passou facilmente.
02
preocupação, inquietação
something that causes concern, fear, or nervousness
Exemplos
The recent storms added a new worry for local farmers.
As recentes tempestades adicionaram uma nova preocupação para os agricultores locais.
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