Teme (en. Fear)
/ˈteme/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
to have fear or apprehension towards something
He fears heights.
Él teme a las alturas.
to express concern about an outcome
I fear we won't arrive on time.
Temo que no lleguemos a tiempo.
to feel uncertainty or distrust
She fears for her children's safety.
Ella teme por la seguridad de sus hijos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'timere', which means 'to fear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not fear
to be unafraid
no temer
fear the worst
to anticipate a bad outcome
temer lo peor
fear that
to worry about the possible outcome of something
temer que
Related Words
fear
feeling of fear or anxiety
temor
fearful
that feels fear
temeroso
to frighten
to provoke fear in someone
atemorizar
Slang Meanings
to lack confidence in something
He fears investing that amount of money.
Teme de invertir esa cantidad de dinero.
to suffer from anxiety
He feels anxious about his exam tomorrow.
Se siente teme por su examen mañana.