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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
She tends to worry about upcoming exams.
Ela tende a se preocupar com os exames vindouros.
Do n't worry, I'll take care of everything while you're away.
Não se preocupe, eu cuido de tudo enquanto você estiver fora.
02
incomodar, aborrecer
to bother or irritate someone repeatedly
Transitive: to worry sb
Exemplos
The dripping faucet worried him as he tried to focus on his work.
A torneira a pingar preocupava-o enquanto ele tentava se concentrar no trabalho.
The child 's whining started to worry the tired teacher.
O choro da criança começou a incomodar o professor cansado.
03
roer, mastigar
to chew, pull, or shake something with the teeth, often aggressively or persistently
Transitive: to worry sth
Exemplos
The dog worried the old shoe until it was in shreds.
O cão roeu o sapato velho até que estivesse em farrapos.
She watched as the puppy worried the toy, growling playfully.
Ela assistiu o filhote morder o brinquedo, rosnando brincalhão.
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 worried the pen in his hand while waiting for the results.
Ele mexia nervosamente a caneta na mão enquanto esperava pelos resultados.
She nervously worried the edge of her napkin during the meeting.
Ela mexia nervosamente na borda do seu guardanapo durante a reunião.
05
preocupar, inquietar
to cause someone to feel nervous, uneasy, or troubled in their mind
Transitive: to worry sb
Exemplos
She was worried by the thought of losing her job.
Ela estava preocupada com a ideia de perder o emprego.
The delay in the flight worried him, as he had important plans.
O atraso no voo o preocupou, pois ele tinha planos importantes.
Worry
01
preocupação, ansiedade
the state of feeling anxiety
Exemplos
His constant worry about the future kept him up at night.
Sua constante preocupação com o futuro o mantinha acordado à noite.
She expressed her worry over her son's health.
Ela expressou sua preocupação com a saúde do seu filho.
02
preocupação, inquietação
something that causes concern, fear, or nervousness
Exemplos
The rising cost of living is a major worry for many families.
O aumento do custo de vida é uma grande preocupação para muitas famílias.
The safety of the children during the trip was a common worry among teachers.
A segurança das crianças durante a viagem era uma preocupação comum entre os professores.
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