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"Inquieto" is a form of "inquieto", an adjective which is often translated as "restless". "Preocupado" is a form of "preocupado", an adjective which is often translated as "worried". Learn more about the difference between "inquieto" and "preocupado" below.
inquieto(
eeng
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kyeh
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unsettled)
a. restless
El bebé ha estado inquieto y llorando mucho. Debe de tener hambre.The baby has been restless and crying a lot. He must be hungry.
2. (concerned)
preocupado(
preh
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oh
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koo
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pah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (uneasy)
a. worried
Estoy un poco preocupado si terminaré mi tesis antes de la fecha de entrega.I'm a little worried about whether I'll finish my thesis before the due date.
b. concerned
No hay nada de qué estar preocupado. La inyección solo dura un segundo.There is nothing to be concerned about. The shot only takes a second.
