This is the 11791st most frequent Portuguese word.
preocupada
Worried.
In this sentence, 'preocupada' is used as an adjective to describe Maria's emotional state regarding the approaching exam.
Maria está preocupada com o exame de amanhã.
Maria is worried about tomorrow's exam.
Here, 'preocupados' (plural form of 'preocupada' for masculine or mixed gender group) indicates the group's reaction to the news, showing a change in emotional state.
Nós ficamos preocupados quando ouvimos sobre o acidente.
We became worried when we heard about the accident.
In this sentence, 'preocupada' describes the perception of another person's emotional state, conveying concern or anxiety as observed by the speaker.