Temes (en. You fear)
[teˈmes]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel fear or apprehension about something.
You fear losing your job if you don't put in the effort.
Temes perder tu trabajo si no te esfuerzas.
To be afraid something will happen.
You fear that the storm will ruin your picnic.
Temes que la tormenta arruine tu picnic.
To be restless or worried about a situation.
You fear that you won't be able to arrive on time.
Temes que no vas a poder llegar a tiempo.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'timere', which means 'to fear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not fear
Not to be afraid.
no temer
fear for
To worry about someone's well-being.
temer por
fear that
To have doubts or concerns about an uncertain future.
temer que
fear failure
To feel afraid of not achieving success.
temer al fracaso
Related Words
fear
Feeling of fear.
temor
fearsome
That causes fear.
temible
to frighten
To make someone feel fear.
atemorizar
Slang Meanings
To be afraid of the unknown.
Some fear what they do not understand.
Algunos temen lo que no comprenden.
To avoid situations that cause anxiety.
She fears crowds and prefers to stay home.
Ella teme las multitudes y prefiere quedarse en casa.