Temo (en. I fear)

/ˈtemo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel fear or unease about something.

I fear we won't arrive on time.

Temo que no lleguemos a tiempo.

To suffer from the expectation of bad.

I fear for the safety of my children.

Temo por la seguridad de mis hijos.

To have fear of a reality or situation.

I fear the weather won't be in our favor.

Temo que el clima no nos favorezca.

From the Latin 'timere'.

I fear so

It expresses the certainty that something may be true.

temo que sí

I fear the worst

It indicates concern for a very negative outcome.

temo lo peor

I fear nothing

It expresses a brave or defiant attitude.

no temo a nada

fear

Feeling of fear about something.

temor

to fear

Verb that indicates the action of being afraid.

temer

to frighten

To cause fear or fright to someone.

atemorizar

To be scared.

I’m scared about tomorrow's exam.

Estoy temo por el examen de mañana.

To feel nervous.

I’m scared about the presentation, but I will do it.

Estoy temo por la presentación, pero lo haré.