Temia (en. I feared)
/teˈmja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel fear or apprehension about something.
When I was a child, I feared the dark.
Cuando era niño, temía a la oscuridad.
To worry or be anxious about a possible event.
She feared that she would not arrive on time.
Ella temía que no llegara a tiempo.
Emotional reaction to a real or imaginary threat.
I feared losing my job.
Temía perder mi trabajo.
Etymology
From Latin 'timent', form of the verb 'timere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fear the worst
to expect the worst possible outcome.
temer lo peor
fear nothing
to be free of fears or worries.
no temer nada
fear for
to worry about something that may happen.
temer por
Related Words
fear
Feeling of fear or apprehension.
temor
fearful
One who feels fear.
temeroso
to frighten
To cause fear or dread.
atemorizar
Slang Meanings
To be nervous or anxious in a situation.
I was so scared when I saw the exam.
Me temí tanto cuando vi el examen.
To feel fear in an everyday context.
I feared I wouldn’t be able to leave the party.
Temía no poder salir de la fiesta.