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become worried
[bɪˈkʌm ˈwʌrid]
verb phrase
ficar preocupado
1.
to start feeling anxiety or concern about something
She became worried when her son didn't answer his phone.
Ela ficou preocupada quando seu filho não atendeu o telefone.
2.
to transition from a state of calm to a state of unease
The investors became worried about the market crash.
Os investidores ficaram preocupados com o colapso do mercado.
Synonyms
grow anxious
turn worried
get concerned
grow uneasy
start worrying
Antonyms
become calm
relax
feel reassured
become confident
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar preocupado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar preocupado
standard usage
São Paulo
ficar preocupado
standard usage
Portugal
ficar preocupado
standard usage, also 'ficar com preocupação'
Related Idioms & Phrases
worry oneself sick
get in a state
have a fit
ficar de cabelo em pé (lit. stand on end)
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