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    Aprensión (en. Apprehension)

    /apɾenˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A state of unease or fear about what may happen.
    The apprehension of not meeting expectations gnawed at him inside.
    La aprensión de no cumplir con las expectativas lo comía por dentro.
    Interpretation or perspective of an event that generates concern.
    His apprehension regarding the presentation became evident.
    Su aprensión respecto a la presentación se hizo evidente.
    Doubt or distrust towards something or someone.
    At first, I felt apprehension towards the new project.
    Al principio, sentí aprensión hacia el nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin apprehensio, meaning 'the action of apprehending.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel apprehension
    To experience a feeling of anxiety or unease.
    sentir aprensión
    to cause apprehension
    To generate concern or fear in someone.
    causar aprensión
    to live with apprehension
    To have a constant feeling of anxiety or worry.
    vivir con aprensión

    Related Words

    to apprehend
    To grasp or understand something.
    aprehender
    unease
    A state of agitation or disquiet.
    inquietud
    anxiety
    A state of emotional unease.
    ansiedad

    Slang Meanings

    To be nervous about something upcoming.
    I have apprehension about the exam, I don't know if I will pass.
    Tengo aprensión por el examen, no sé si voy a pasar.
    To have bad vibes about a situation.
    I feel apprehension about the party, I don't know if I should go.
    Siento aprensión por la fiesta, no sé si debo ir.