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    Temeroso (en. Fearful)

    /te.meˈro.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who is afraid or scared.
    The child is afraid of the dark.
    El niño es temeroso de la oscuridad.
    One who shows fear in dangerous situations.
    His fearful behavior betrayed him to his friends.
    Su comportamiento temeroso lo delató ante sus amigos.
    One who is cautious or hesitant in their actions.
    The fearful approach to the problem led to inaction.
    El temeroso enfoque del problema llevó a la inacción.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'temerōsus', which means 'fearful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fearful of the future
    One who feels fear or unease about what is to come.
    temeroso del futuro
    to be a coward
    Someone who shows fear or doubt in various situations.
    ser un temeroso
    fearful of criticism
    One who fears being judged or criticized by others.
    temeroso de la crítica

    Related Words

    fear
    Feeling of unease or fear towards something.
    temor
    to fear
    To feel fear in the face of something.
    temer

    Slang Meanings

    To have a fear of rejection
    He doesn't like to take risks because he is very fearful of rejection.
    No le gusta arriesgarse porque es muy temeroso al rechazo.
    To be a coward
    Don't be fearful, show off in front of the audience!
    No seas temeroso, ¡lúcete ante el público!