Temer (en. Fear)

/teˈmeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel fear or dread towards something or someone.

I fear that we won't arrive on time.

Temo que no lleguemos a tiempo.

To be worried about a possible harm or evil.

I fear that the storm will cause damage in the city.

Temo que la tormenta cause daños en la ciudad.

To hold the belief that something bad may happen.

I fear that he/she won't like my gift.

Temo que no le guste mi regalo.

From Latin 'timere'.

to fear someone

To feel fear towards a person.

temer a alguien

to fear the worst

To worry about the worst possibility.

temer lo peor

to fear for someone's life

To be concerned about someone's safety.

temer por la vida de alguien

fear

Sensation of fear.

temor

fearsome

That causes fear.

temible

to frighten

To cause fear or terror in someone.

atemorizar

To be afraid of absurd or exaggerated situations.

Don't be a coward, there's no reason to fear ghosts.

No seas cobarde, no hay por qué temerle a los fantasmas.

To feel fear of doing something, like speaking in public.

I always fear speaking in class.

Siempre temo hablar en clase.