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    Temerosos (en. Fearful)

    /te.meˈɾo.sos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who shows or feels fear in front of situations or people.
    Fearful children do not approach the unknown.
    Los niños temerosos no se acercan a lo desconocido.
    Prone to being easily scared.
    It is a fearful dog that trembles at loud noises.
    Es un perro temerososo que tiembla ante los ruidos fuertes.
    One who acts with caution or distrust due to fear.
    His fearful behavior revealed his distrust.
    Su comportamiento temerososo revelaba su desconfianza.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'temerōsus', which means 'fearful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be fearful
    To feel fear or insecurity in a given situation.
    estar temeroso
    fearful of changes
    To be afraid of changes in life.
    temeroso de los cambios

    Related Words

    fear
    A feeling of unease or fear in front of something.
    temor
    to fear
    To feel fear in front of something.
    temer
    caution
    Precaution taken to avoid danger.
    cautela

    Slang Meanings

    In youth slang, it refers to someone who is extremely careful or avoids risks.
    He doesn't dare to try new things; he is very fearful.
    No se atreve a probar cosas nuevas, es muy temerososo.
    Used ironically to describe someone who always takes the safest route.
    He always follows the rules; he seems fearful.
    Siempre sigue las reglas, parece un temerososo.