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preoccupazione

English translation of preoccupazione

concern

Preoccupazione is the Italian word for concern. It is used to express worry or anxiety about a particular situation or issue. For example, one might say 'Ho una grande preoccupazione per il futuro del nostro pianeta' to express concern about the future of our planet.


Example sentences using: preoccupazione

La preoccupazione per il futuro mi tiene sveglio la notte.

English translation of La preoccupazione per il futuro mi tiene sveglio la notte.

Worrying about the future keeps me awake at night.

This sentence suggests that the speaker is anxious about what is to come, causing them insomnia.

Senza preoccupazione, la vita sarebbe monotona.

English translation of Senza preoccupazione, la vita sarebbe monotona.

Without worry, life would be monotonous.

In this sentence, the speaker is implying that concern or worry, although usually considered a negative thing, can add variety and interest to life.

La tua continua preoccupazione per i dettagli sta iniziando a diventare fastidiosa.

English translation of La tua continua preoccupazione per i dettagli sta iniziando a diventare fastidiosa.

Your constant worry about details is beginning to become annoying.

Here, the speaker is expressing annoyance with someone else's obsession or anxiety over small details, suggesting that they should relax or worry less.

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