Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Anxious

Top 2000 (común) B2 adjective

Concerned

Top 1000 (muy común) B2 adjective

Nervous

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 adjective

Troubled

Top 2000 (común) C1 adjective

Uneasy

Top 5000 (bastante común) C1 adjective

Worried

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 adjective

	Anxious	Concerned	Nervous	Troubled	Uneasy	Worried
Pronunciación	🇬🇧 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrnd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɜːvəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɜːrvəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/	🇬🇧 //ʌnˈiːzi// 🇺🇸 //ʌnˈizi//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌrid/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːrid/"]/
Significado	Preocupado o nervioso por algo. Worried or nervous about something.	preocupado o ansioso por algo worried or anxious about something	Sentirse preocupado o ansioso Feeling worried or anxious	que tiene problemas o dificultades having problems or difficulties	Sentirse incómodo o preocupado. Feeling uncomfortable or worried.	Sentirse ansioso o preocupado por algo. Feeling anxious or concerned about something.
Ejemplo	She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.	She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results.	She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class.	She looked into his troubled face.	She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview.	She is worried about her exam results.
Registro	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Qué tan común	Top 2000 (común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 5000 (bastante común)	Top 1000 (muy común)
Nivel CEFR	B2	B2	A2	C1	C1	A2
Categoría gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Colocaciones	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by, be, especially, particularly, specifically, with	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by	feel uneasy, uneasy silence, uneasy situation	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, worried sick
Antónimos	calm, relaxed, composed	unconcerned, indifferent, carefree	calm, relaxed, confident	untroubled, content, calm	calm, comfortable, at ease	calm, untroubled, carefree
Errores comunes	Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something., Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'., Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts.	Confused with 'concerning' which means 'about', Using 'concerned' when feeling indifferent, Using the wrong preposition, e.g., saying 'concerned for' instead of 'concerned about'	Confusing with 'excited' as they can feel similar., Using 'nervous' when meaning 'angry'., Saying 'nervous for' instead of 'nervous about'.	Confusing with 'trouble' as a verb or noun., Using it to describe things that are not serious, like a minor inconvenience., Mistakenly thinking it only refers to emotional issues.	Confused with 'easy' - they have opposite meanings., Using 'uneasy' to describe physical discomfort instead of emotional or mental states., Incorrectly using it in a humorous context.	'Worried of' instead of 'worried about', Confusing 'worried' with 'worriedly' (the adverb form), 'Worry' as a noun instead of using the adjective 'worried'
Notas de uso	Se usa cuando se siente nervioso o incómodo por una situación. Generalmente es apropiado en contextos formales e informales, pero en situaciones muy casuales, algunos podrían usar 'preocupado' en su lugar. Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead.	Usa 'preocupado' en contextos donde quieras expresar preocupación o cuidado por la situación de alguien. Es apropiado tanto en comunicación hablada como escrita. Evita usarlo en contextos demasiado informales donde un lenguaje menos formal podría ser más adecuado. Use 'concerned' in contexts where you want to express worry or care for someone's situation. It is appropriate in both spoken and written communication. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where less formal language might be more suitable.	Se usa para describir una sensación de ansiedad; común en inglés hablado y escrito. Evitar en situaciones demasiado relajadas donde un vocabulario menos formal es adecuado. Used to describe a feeling of anxiety; common in both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly relaxed situations where less formal vocabulary is suitable.	Usa 'troubled' para describir personas o situaciones que enfrentan problemas. Evita usarlo en contextos demasiado informales, ya que puede sonar pesado o serio. Use 'troubled' to describe people or situations facing issues. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts, as it can sound heavy or serious.	Usa 'inquieto' para describir sentimientos de incomodidad o ansiedad. No es muy adecuado para conversaciones informales. Depende del contexto para determinar su idoneidad. Use 'uneasy' to describe feelings of discomfort or anxiety. It's not usually suitable for casual conversation. Rely on context to determine its appropriateness.	Usa 'preocupado' en situaciones de preocupación o ansiedad. Es adecuado tanto para contextos casuales como más serios. Evita usarlo en escritos demasiado formales. Use 'worried' in situations of concern or anxiety. It's suitable for both casual and more serious contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Míralo en clips reales

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

That money, as far as we're both concerned, that belongs to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Concerned

I thought you were gonna be cool. Now, when you yell at me, it makes me nervous.

Nervous

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

The Pitt › S1 E1

He's not a bad kid, but I'm afraid he's troubled,

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

Troubled

Preguntas frecuentes: Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy y Worried?

Anxious: Worried or nervous about something. Concerned: worried or anxious about something Nervous: Feeling worried or anxious Troubled: having problems or difficulties Uneasy: Feeling uncomfortable or worried. Worried: Feeling anxious or concerned about something.

¿Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy y Worried tienen el mismo nivel CEFR?

Anxious: B2, Concerned: B2, Nervous: A2, Troubled: C1, Uneasy: C1, Worried: A2 en la escala CEFR.

¿Qué categoría gramatical son Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy y Worried?

Anxious: adjective, Concerned: adjective, Nervous: adjective, Troubled: adjective, Uneasy: adjective, Worried: adjective.

¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?

Anxious: She felt anxious about the upcoming exam. Concerned: She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results. Nervous: She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class. Troubled: She looked into his troubled face. Uneasy: She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview. Worried: She is worried about her exam results.

¿Puedo usar Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy y Worried indistintamente?

No siempre. Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy y Worried están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.