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    Temían (en. They feared)

    /teˈmi.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel or experience fear.
    The children feared the darkness.
    Los niños temían a la oscuridad.
    To uneasily or distrustfully anticipate a negative outcome.
    They feared that the exam would be very difficult.
    Temían que el examen fuera muy difícil.
    To have distrust or apprehension towards someone or something.
    She feared the intentions of her new coworker.
    Ella temía las intenciones de su nuevo compañero.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'timere', which means 'to fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fear the worst
    Anticipate a negative or unfortunate outcome.
    temer lo peor
    fear nothing
    Be brave or not fear any situation.
    no temer a nada
    fear for someone's life
    Fear for someone's safety or well-being.
    temer por la vida

    Related Words

    fear
    Feeling of fear towards something.
    temor
    fear
    Human emotion felt in the face of danger.
    miedo
    insecurity
    Lack of certainty or confidence.
    inseguridad

    Slang Meanings

    To be terrified of something.
    He feared heights as if they were his worst enemy.
    Temía a las alturas como si fueran su peor enemigo.
    To be overly scared.
    He was so feared that he didn’t want to leave the house.
    Estaba tan temido que no quería salir de casa.