Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Concerns in Spanish: Preocupaciones
Preocupaciones · noun · preh-oh-koo-pah-see-OH-nehs
Preocupaciones is the most common Spanish word for concerns, referring to worries, anxieties, or matters that cause unease or require attention.
preh-oh-koo-pah-see-OH-nehs
Los padres expresaron sus preocupaciones sobre la seguridad escolar.
The parents expressed their concerns about school safety.
Concerns in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for concerns, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| preocupaciones | concerns | preh-oh-koo-pah-see-OH-nehs | Default, widely understood |
| inquietudes | concerns | slightly more formal, anxieties | |
| dudas | concerns | concerns in the sense of doubts or questions |
How Native Speakers Use Preocupaciones
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Meeting
Si tienen alguna preocupación, no duden en plantearla.
If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to raise them.
A manager encouraging open communication.
Health
Mis preocupaciones sobre la cirugía desaparecieron después de hablar con el doctor.
My concerns about the surgery disappeared after talking to the doctor.
Feeling reassured after a medical consultation.
Environment
Las inquietudes sobre la contaminación del agua aumentan cada año.
Concerns about water pollution increase every year.
Discussing environmental issues.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Preocupaciones
Using concernir incorrectly
Incorrect: Mis conciernes son sobre el presupuesto.
Correct: Mis preocupaciones son sobre el presupuesto.
Conciernes does not exist as a Spanish noun; the verb concernir means 'to concern' in the sense of 'to be relevant to,' and the noun form for worries is preocupaciones.
Singular/plural mismatch
Incorrect: Mi preocupación es muchas.
Correct: Mis preocupaciones son muchas.
If you mean multiple concerns, use the plural preocupaciones with the plural verb and possessive: mis preocupaciones son.
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Common Questions About Concerns in Spanish
- How do you say 'concerns' in Spanish?
- The standard translation is preocupaciones for worries, while inquietudes conveys a more formal or anxious tone, and dudas works when concerns are more like questions or reservations.
- What is the difference between preocupaciones and inquietudes?
- Preocupaciones is the everyday word for worries and concerns, while inquietudes suggests a deeper restlessness or unease — inquietudes often appears in formal or literary contexts.
- How do you say 'I'm concerned about' in Spanish?
- The natural phrasing is me preocupa (singular concern) or me preocupan (plural concerns) — for example, me preocupa la situación económica.