Spanish word

preocupante

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeokuˈpante/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworrying

Example

Me parece preocupante tu actitud.

I find your attitude worrying.

Illustration for preocupante (worrying)

More examples

La situación económica es preocupante para muchas familias.

The disturbing situation in the economy worries many families.

Core concept

A small crack spreading along a dam wall.

Common phrases

  • situación preocupante

    disturbing situation

  • noticia preocupante

    disturbing news

  • es preocupante

    is disturbing

Similar words

inquietante: Generates a disturbing, persistent unease that undermines calm.
alarmante: Indicates a rapidly worsening condition that demands swift response.
desconcertante: Triggers confusion and disorientation when outcomes contradict expectations.
angustiante: Elicits intense, crushing anguish and a sense of breathless despair.

Definition in Spanish

Que provoca preocupación o inquietud ante una situación que puede tener consecuencias negativas.

Word origin

Formed from the verb preocupar plus the adjective-making suffix -ante, with preocupar from Latin prae- 'before' + occupare 'to seize', so the adjective denotes something that causes concern.

Usage tips

  • Often appears in clauses with que and the subjunctive, as in Es preocupante que no haya solución.

Other meanings

  • disturbingadjective
  • concerningadjective

Opposites

  • tranquilizadorreassuringadjective
  • tranquilocalmadjective

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