Meaning and behavior
What does preocuparse mean?
Preocuparse means to worry about. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- preocuparse
- Gerund
- preocupándose
- Past participle
- preocupado
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -AR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: preocuparse por .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of preocuparse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Preocuparse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preocupo |
| tú | te preocupas |
| él / ella / usted | se preocupa |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preocupamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preocupáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preocupan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of preocuparse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Preocuparse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preocupé |
| tú | te preocupaste |
| él / ella / usted | se preocupó |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preocupamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preocupasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preocuparon |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of preocuparse, or for background information.
| Subject | Preocuparse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preocupaba |
| tú | te preocupabas |
| él / ella / usted | se preocupaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preocupábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preocupabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preocupaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of preocuparse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Preocuparse |
|---|---|
| yo | me preocuparé |
| tú | te preocuparás |
| él / ella / usted | se preocupará |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos preocuparemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os preocuparéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se preocuparán |
Verified context
A natural example
Los padres se preocupan por sus hijos cuando están enfermos.
Parents worry about their children when they are sick.
me preocupo
Present form for yo.
nos preocupamos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Preocuparse FAQ
What does preocuparse mean?
Preocuparse means to worry about.
Is preocuparse regular or irregular?
Preocuparse is a regular -AR verb and is used reflexively.
Is preocuparse reflexive?
Yes. Preocuparse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of preocuparse?
The gerund of preocuparse is preocupándose.
What is the past participle of preocuparse?
The past participle of preocuparse is preocupado.
How is preocuparse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me preocupo, te preocupas, se preocupa, nos preocupamos, se preocupan.
How is preocuparse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me preocupé, te preocupaste, se preocupó, nos preocupamos, se preocuparon.
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