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"Worried" is a form of "worried", an adjective which is often translated as "preocupado". "Happy" is an adjective which is often translated as "feliz". Learn more about the difference between "happy" and "worried" below.
happy(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. feliz (invariable)
I'm feeling happy because I'm going to Cancun next week.Me siento feliz porque la semana que viene voy a Cancún.
a. contento
We painted our walls yellow, and I'm really happy with the result.Pintamos las paredes de amarillo y estoy muy contento con el resultado.
a. alegre (invariable)
I think I'm a pretty happy person, in general.Creo que soy una persona bastante alegre, por lo general.
She has always been a happy and friendly person.Ella siempre ha sido una persona alegre y simpática.
a. afortunado
This is not a happy accident, but the result of many hours of work.No se trata de una afortunada casualidad, sino del resultado de muchas horas de trabajo.
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worried(
wuhr
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id
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. preocupado
I'm worried; my boyfriend hasn't answered any of my calls.Estoy preocupada; mi novio no ha contestado ninguna de mis llamadas.
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