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    Miedos (en. Fears)

    /ˈmjeðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Intense emotional sensation of distress or worry in the face of real or imaginary danger.
    Fears can paralyze a person in difficult situations.
    Los miedos pueden paralizar a una persona en situaciones difíciles.
    Insecurity or distrust felt towards certain situations.
    The fear of the unknown is a common obstacle in life.
    El miedo a lo desconocido es un obstáculo común en la vida.
    Fear that can be rational or irrational, depending on the context.
    Irrational fears often affect quality of life.
    Los miedos irracionales a menudo afectan la calidad de vida.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'metus', which means fear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to frighten
    to provoke fear or unease
    dar miedo
    stage fright
    fear of speaking or acting in public
    miedo escénico
    to be unafraid
    to face situations without fear
    no tener miedo
    fear of the unknown
    fear in the face of new or uncertain situations
    miedo a lo desconocido

    Related Words

    fear
    Sense of unease in the face of danger.
    temor
    phobia
    Irrational fear of an object or situation.
    fobia
    panic
    Extreme and sudden fear that can provoke disproportionate reactions.
    pánico

    Slang Meanings

    To be fearful
    That person is very fearful; they get scared by anything.
    Esa persona es muy miedosa, se asusta por cualquier cosa.
    To become scared
    If you keep this up, you're going to become scared of everything.
    Si sigues así, vas a coger miedo de todo.
    stage fright
    I got stage fright when I had to speak in front of so many people.
    Me dio miedo escénico cuando tuve que hablar frente a tanta gente.