Temido (en. Feared)
/teˈmi.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That inspires fear or respect.
The monster was feared by all the children in the neighborhood.
El monstruo era temido por todos los niños del barrio.
That is the object of fear or concern.
That beast is feared by the village inhabitants.
Esa bestia es temida por los habitantes de la aldea.
It refers to someone who provokes respect or dread.
The mafia boss is a man feared by many.
El jefe de la mafia es un hombre temido por muchos.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'temer', which means to feel fear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be feared
It refers to being in a position of respect or fear before others.
Estar temido
Feared for his wisdom
It indicates that someone is respected due to their knowledge.
Temido por su sabiduría
The feared evil
It is used to refer to a recognized threat or danger.
El mal temido
Related Words
fear
Feeling of unease or fear towards something.
temor
to fear
To experience fear or unease towards something.
temer
fearsome
That can cause fear or dread.
temible
Slang Meanings
Feared in the neighborhood
That guy is so feared in the neighborhood that no one dares to confront him.
Ese tipo es tan temido en el barrio que nadie se atreve a enfrentarlo.
Feared among friends
He is the most feared among his friends in video games.
Es el más temido entre sus amigos en los videojuegos.