worry

preoccuparsi

Provare inquietudine o paura per un problema o per qualcosa di brutto che potrebbe accadere.

In inglese semplice: To feel upset or afraid because of a problem or something bad that might happen.

• Don’t worry about me.
• He worried about the exam all night.
• Do you worry that the children will get lost?

Come si usa: worry about someone/something (I worry about my father’s health.); worry that… (She worries that she might lose her job.)

Sinonimi: be anxious, fret

Espressioni comuni: worry about something, worry too much, worry about someone, worry all night

preoccupare

Far provare inquietudine o paura a qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel anxious or afraid.

• His silence worries me.
• The delay worried everyone at the airport.
• Does the cost worry you?

Sinonimi: concern, trouble, distress

Contrari: reassure

Espressioni comuni: worry someone greatly, worry your parents

preoccupazione, ansia

Inquietudine o paura al pensiero che possa accadere qualcosa di brutto.

In inglese semplice: The feeling of being upset or afraid because something bad might happen.

• Worry kept him awake.
• Her face showed signs of worry.
• Too much worry can make you feel ill.

Come si usa: worry about something (Worry about her son kept her awake.)

Sinonimi: anxiety, concern

Espressioni comuni: constant worry, full of worry, worry about something

preoccupazione

Un problema o un possibile avvenimento che provoca inquietudine.

In inglese semplice: A problem or possible event that makes you feel anxious.

• Money is my biggest worry.
• She shared her worries with a friend.
• His only worry was finding somewhere to sleep.

Come si usa: worry is that… (My main worry is that we will miss the train.)

Sinonimi: concern, problem

Espressioni comuni: main worry, financial worry, worry for someone