preocupación /pɾˌeokˌupaθjˈon/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "concern".

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Source term
concern
Translation
preocupación
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form preocupación
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural preocupaciónes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la preocupación
Examples
Esto es la preocupación.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

La seguridad ha sido nuestra principal preocupación durante todo el proyecto.

English: Safety has been our main concern throughout the entire project.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Expresó preocupación por el empeoramiento de la salud de su abuela.

English: She expressed concern about her grandmother's deteriorating health.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Su principal preocupación es encontrar un trabajo antes del próximo septiembre.

English: His main concern is finding a job before next September.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

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