worry about

[/ˈwɜːri əˈbaʊt/]

verb (phrasal verb)

preocupar-se com

1. to feel anxious or troubled about something; to think about problems or concerns related to a person or situation

I worry about my children's safety.

Preocupo-me com a segurança dos meus filhos.

2. to be concerned or troubled by a particular issue or matter

Don't worry about the cost, I'll pay for it.

Não se preocupe com o custo, eu pagarei por isso.

NYC Slang

stress about / trip about

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preocupar-se com

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

se preocupar com

Standard usage

São Paulo

preocupar-se com

Standard usage

Portugal

preocupar-se com

Standard usage; may also use 'estar preocupado com'

worry one's head off - preocupar-se excessivamente

not to worry - não se preocupe

what's the worry? - qual é a preocupação?

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