Temerosa (en. Fearful)

/te.meˈro.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has or shows fear.
She is a fearful person in risky situations.
Es una persona temerosa ante situaciones de riesgo.
One who is prone to feeling fear.
Sometimes it's normal to feel fearful in the dark.
A veces es normal sentirse temerosa en la oscuridad.
One who acts with caution or precaution out of fear of the consequences.
Her fearful attitude led her to avoid the challenge.
Su actitud temerosa la llevó a evitar el desafío.

Etymology

From Latin 'temerōsus', meaning 'fearful' or 'frightened'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be afraid
To feel fear or dread in the face of something.
tener miedo
to be fearful
To be prone to being afraid in various situations.
ser miedoso
do not be afraid
An encouraging phrase to not feel fearful.
no tengas miedo

Related Words

fear
Feeling of fear or unease.
temor
fear
State of distress due to the perception of danger.
miedo
caution
Precaution taken in risky situations.
cautela

Slang Meanings

To have a little fear of something without being excessive.
I'm not going to enter the cinema alone; I feel fearful.
No voy a entrar al cine sola, me siento temerosa.
Feeling of insecurity in social situations.
At the party, I felt very fearful about talking to strangers.
En la fiesta me sentía muy temerosa de hablar con desconocidos.