Temeré (en. I will fear)
/te.meˈɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel fear or apprehension regarding something.
I will fear what may happen if we do not take action.
Temeré lo que pueda suceder si no tomamos medidas.
To foresee with concern an undesirable event.
I will fear the consequences of my actions.
Temeré las consecuencias de mis acciones.
To feel insecurity in a situation.
I will fear my friends' reaction when they find out.
Temeré la reacción de mis amigos al enterarse.
Etymology
From Latin 'temere,' which means 'to be afraid.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fear for
To feel concern for something or someone.
temer por
to not fear
To not feel fear towards something.
no temer a
to fear the worst
To anticipate that the worst scenario will happen.
temer lo peor
Related Words
fear
Feeling of fear or unease.
temor
apprehension
Feeling of unease, especially in the face of uncertain events.
aprehensión
panic
Extreme and irrational fear.
pánico
Slang Meanings
To fear in an exaggerated manner.
He always fears too much and that causes him stress.
Siempre teme de más y eso le causa estrés.
To fear without clear reasons.
She feared trivial things, like missing the bus.
Ella temía por cosas triviales, como perder el bus.