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    Miedo (en. Fear)

    /ˈmje.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Distressing sensation caused by risk or harm.
    The fear of darkness is common in children.
    El miedo a la oscuridad es común en los niños.
    Fear in situations of danger or uncertainty.
    He feels fear when faced with an audit.
    Siente miedo al enfrentarse a auditoría.
    State of mind that causes caution or uncertainty.
    His fear of flying prevents him from traveling.
    Su miedo a volar le impide viajar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'metus', meaning fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be afraid
    To feel fear or anxiety.
    tener miedo
    stage fright
    Nervousness or anxiety felt when speaking in public.
    miedo escénico
    to scare
    To cause fear or unease.
    dar miedo
    without fear
    With courage or without fear.
    sin miedo

    Related Words

    fear
    Feeling of unease or distress in the presence of something that may cause harm.
    temor
    phobia
    Intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
    fobia
    anxiety
    Mental state characterized by worry and fear.
    ansiedad

    Slang Meanings

    scardy-cat
    That scardy-cat feeling happens to many people before an exam.
    Ese miedito lo hace mucha gente antes de un examen.
    coward
    Don’t be a coward, jump into the pool.
    No seas cagueta, lánzate a la piscina.