mi preocupación
/mi pɾeokupaθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'my concern' is translated as mi preocupación.
The phrase is used to express a feeling of worry or anxiety regarding a specific situation. You might use synonyms like inquietud to describe a sense of unease or restlessness about a matter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun preocupación (concern/worry).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'my concerns', you must pluralize both the possessive adjective and the noun, resulting in mis preocupaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi pɾeokupaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word preocupación shares an ancient root with the English word 'occupy', as both stem from the Latin 'capere', meaning 'to seize' or 'to take'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, expressing mi preocupación in a professional setting is often preceded by a softening phrase like con todo respeto to avoid sounding too critical.
- Spanish uses preocupación for both the emotional state of anxiety and the actual problem that is causing it. English usually distinguishes these as 'worry' and 'concern'.
Examples in context
- Mi mayor preocupación es la salud de mi familia.My biggest concern is my family's health.
- Mi preocupación es el examen de mañana.My concern is tomorrow's exam.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a new project at work.
- Alejandro¿Estás nerviosa por el nuevo proyecto?Are you nervous about the new project?
- LucíaSí, el presupuesto es mi preocupación.Yes, the budget is my concern.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Lucía, todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, Lucía, everything will go well.
- LucíaGracias por tu apoyo, Alejandro.Thanks for your support, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, preocupación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
