preocupação

This is the 809th most frequent Portuguese word.


preocupação

Concern or worry.


In this sentence, 'preocupação' refers to the state of worry or anxiety caused by thinking about the deadline.

A preocupação com o prazo me deixou ansioso.

The concern about the deadline made me anxious.


Here, 'preocupação' is used to mean a significant focus or priority, reflecting what is most important to the person.

Sua principal preocupação era garantir o bem-estar da família.

Her main concern was to ensure the family's well-being.


In this context, 'preocupação' indicates something that typically causes worry but in this case does not affect the person.

A falta de preparação não foi uma preocupação para ele.

The lack of preparation was not a concern for him.