concern

preoccupazione

Sensazione di inquietudine per qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A feeling of worry about someone or something.

• His silence caused concern.
• There is growing concern about the missing children.
• The teacher expressed concern for her students’ safety.

Come si usa: concern about something (Parents expressed concern about road safety.); concern for someone/something (She showed concern for his health.)

Sinonimi: worry, anxiety

Espressioni comuni: express concern, deep concern, concern about something

preoccupazione, timore

Preoccupazione o possibile problema che qualcuno ritiene necessario affrontare.

In inglese semplice: A worry or possible problem that someone thinks needs attention.

• Cost is my main concern.
• Please tell us about any concerns you have.
• The inspection raised several safety concerns.

Come si usa: concern about something (My main concern about the plan is its cost.)

Sinonimi: worry, problem, reservation

Espressioni comuni: raise a concern, address a concern, safety concern

questione, interesse

Questione che conta per qualcuno o influisce sulla sua vita.

In inglese semplice: Something that matters to someone or affects their life.

• That is none of your concern.
• Her main concern is the children’s education.
• These matters are of concern to all residents.

Come si usa: be of concern to someone (The changes are of concern to every employee.)

Sinonimi: matter, interest, business

Espressioni comuni: main concern, someone’s concern, concern of someone

premura, sollecitudine

Interesse affettuoso per qualcuno che spinge a volerlo aiutare o proteggere.

In inglese semplice: A caring feeling that makes you want to help someone or protect them.

• Thank you for your concern.
• He showed genuine concern for the injured driver.
• Her voice was full of concern as she offered help.

Come si usa: concern for someone (Her concern for others is clear.)

Sinonimi: care, sympathy, compassion

Contrari: indifference

Espressioni comuni: show concern, genuine concern, concern for someone

interesse, preoccupazione

Interesse per un argomento preciso o preoccupazione al riguardo.

In inglese semplice: Interest in or worry about a particular subject.

• He showed little concern for politics.
• Her concern with detail improved the design.
• Public concern about the issue has increased.

Come si usa: concern with something (His concern with accuracy shaped the report.); concern for something (They showed little concern for the environment.)

Sinonimi: interest, attention, worry

Contrari: indifference

Espressioni comuni: concern for something, concern with something, little concern

impresa, azienda

Azienda o altra organizzazione che svolge attività commerciali.

In inglese semplice: A company or other organization that does business.

• It is a small family concern.
• They sold the factory as a going concern.
• Several commercial concerns supported the exhibition.

Sinonimi: business, company, firm, enterprise

Espressioni comuni: going concern, commercial concern, large concern

preoccupare

Far preoccupare qualcuno o fargli pensare che qualcosa richieda attenzione.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel worried or think that something needs attention.

• His cough concerns me.
• The lack of clean water concerned the doctors.
• Does the recent fall in sales concern you?

Sinonimi: worry, trouble

Contrari: reassure

Espressioni comuni: concern someone deeply, concern us all, concern someone greatly

riguardare, concernere

Trattare un argomento preciso o avere a che fare con una persona o una questione.

In inglese semplice: To be about a particular subject or involve a particular person or matter.

• The letter concerns your application.
• These rules concern everyone who works here.
• The meeting concerned plans for the new library.

Sinonimi: relate to, involve

Espressioni comuni: concern something directly, concern someone personally