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be troubled
[/biː ˈtrʌbəld/]
verb phrase
estar perturbado/preocupado
1.
to be in a state of distress, worry, or concern
He was troubled by the news of his friend's illness.
Ele estava perturbado com a notícia da doença de seu amigo.
2.
to be mentally or emotionally disturbed
She seemed troubled during the meeting.
Ela parecia preocupada durante a reunião.
3.
to experience difficulty or problems
The company has been troubled by financial difficulties.
A empresa tem sido afetada por dificuldades financeiras.
NYC Slang
be buggin' / be stressed
Synonyms
be worried
be concerned
be disturbed
be distressed
be uneasy
be anxious
Antonyms
be calm
be at peace
be content
be relaxed
be untroubled
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estar preocupado/perturbado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar chateado
informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
estar incomodado
expressing discomfort or annoyance
Portugal
estar preocupado/inquieto
more formal usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
troubled waters
troubled mind
trouble oneself
fish in troubled waters
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