Aprensiones (en. Apprehensions)

/apɾenˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of unease, doubt, or fear about something.

Her apprehensions made her doubt her decision.

Sus aprensiones la llevaron a dudar de su decisión.

Negative anticipation about a future event.

Despite her apprehensions, she decided to move forward.

A pesar de sus aprensiones, decidió seguir adelante.

Unfounded fear in a situation.

The apprehensions she had about the exam were unfounded.

Las aprensiones que tenía sobre el examen fueron infundadas.

From Latin 'apprehensio', which means 'capture' or 'understanding'.

unfounded apprehensions

Fears that have no real basis.

apresiones infundadas

living with apprehensions

Experiencing a constant feeling of fear or unease.

vivir con aprensiones

overcoming apprehensions

To face and leave behind fears.

superar las aprensiones

apprehension

Act of grasping or understanding something; it can also refer to fear or unease.

aprehensión

fear

Feeling of unease or fear in the presence of danger.

temor

unease

State of agitation or worry.

inquietud

Fear of the unknown.

My apprehensions about the trip made me reconsider.

Mis aprensiones sobre el viaje me hicieron reconsiderar.

Feeling of anxiety about a future situation.

I have apprehensions about how I will do in the meeting.

Tengo aprensiones de cómo me irá en la reunión.