Terrores (en. Terrors)

/teˈroɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of deep fear that causes great distress.
Night terrors affected children during childhood.
Los terrores nocturnos afectaban a los niños durante la infancia.
Experience of intense fear in dangerous or terrifying situations.
The horror movie caused terrors in the audience.
La película de terror provocó terrores en la audiencia.
Manifestations of fear that can lead to paralysis or extreme reactions.
The terrors felt in the dark were overwhelming.
Los terrores que sentía en la oscuridad eran abrumadores.

Etymology

From Latin 'terror', which means 'fear' or 'dread'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

night terrors
Fears or nightmares experienced during the night while sleeping.
terrores nocturnos
to live in terror
To experience a constant state of fear or distress.
vivir en terror
to face the terrors
To confront fears or phobias in an active manner.
afrontar los terrores

Related Words

terror
State or feeling of deep fear.
terror
fear
Feeling of distress caused by the perception of danger.
miedo
dread
Extreme fear that provokes an intense reaction.
pavor

Slang Meanings

Fright or intense fear.
The telling of the story gave him a slippery terror.
El relato de la historia le dio un terror resbaloso.
To cause great worry or distress.
That place always brings terrors to those who visit it.
Ese lugar siempre trae terrores a quienes lo visitan.