Medrosa (en. Fearful)

/meˈðɾosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is fearful or avoids risky situations.
She is very fearful and never wants to go out of the house when there is a storm.
Es muy medrosa y nunca quiere salir de casa cuando hay tormenta.
That acts with excessive caution due to fear.
Her fearful attitude prevented her from seizing opportunities in her career.
Su actitud medrosa le impidió aprovechar oportunidades en su carrera.
That tends to get scared easily.
She doesn't like to watch horror movies because she is very fearful.
No le gusta ver películas de terror porque es muy medrosa.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'metrodus', which means to be afraid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not to be so fearful
Not having so much fear to act with courage.
no ser tan medrosa
not to be fearful
To encourage someone to be braver.
no ser medrosa
act with fearfulness
To behave in a cautious or fearful manner.
actuar con medrosidad

Related Words

fear
A feeling of distress due to a real or imaginary danger.
miedo
caution
Caution and prudence when acting.
cautela
dread
A feeling of uneasiness or fear in the face of potential misfortune.
temor

Slang Meanings

A person who gets scared easily.
That girl is so fearful that she can't even see a mouse.
Esa chica es tan medrosa que no puede ni ver un ratón.
Someone who always backs down from challenging situations.
Don't be fearful, try climbing that mountain!
No seas medrosa, ¡prueba a escalar esa montaña!