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seem concerned

[/siːm kənˈsɜːrnd/]
verb phrase
parecer preocupado/a
1. to appear or give the impression of being worried, anxious, or troubled about something
She seems concerned about the upcoming exam.
Ela parece preocupada com o exame que se aproxima.
2. to look as though one cares deeply about or is troubled by a particular matter
He seems concerned with the project deadline.
Ele parece preocupado com o prazo do projeto.
Synonyms
appear worriedlook anxiousappear troubledseem anxiouslook concerned
Antonyms
seem unconcernedappear indifferentlook carefreeseem relaxedappear unbothered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer preocupado/a
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
parecer preocupado/a
standard usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
parecer preocupado/a
standard usage, no significant variation
Portugal
parecer preocupado/a
standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

have one's mind on something
be preoccupied with
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
look like a worried sick person
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