Temores (en. Fears)

/teˈmoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Restlessness or fear in the face of a possible danger or harm.
Her fears kept her awake at night.
Sus temores la mantenían despierta durante la noche.
Fear that can be rational or irrational.
Unfounded fears often limit our opportunities.
Los temores infundados a menudo limitan nuestras oportunidades.
Doubt or distrust about the ability to achieve something.
Fears about her performance made her doubt her abilities.
Los temores sobre su desempeño la hacían dudar de sus habilidades.

Etymology

From the Latin 'timor', meaning fear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unfounded fears
Fears that have no real basis.
temores infundados
confront fears
Facing the fears one has.
enfrentar los temores
hidden fears
Fears that a person does not express openly.
temores ocultos

Related Words

to fear
To feel fear towards something.
temer
restlessness
State of agitation or concern.
inquietud
phobia
Intense and recurrent fear of a specific object or situation.
fobia

Slang Meanings

exaggerated fears
Don't let your exaggerated fears control you.
No dejes que tus temores exagerados te controlen.
To run with fears
Nowadays, many people run with the fears of their daily lives.
Hoy en día, mucha gente corre con los temores de su vida diaria.