Meanings (ES + gloss)
miedo • pavor • pavura • temor
A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
I corralled the judge, and we started off across the fields, in no very mild state of fear of that gentleman's wife, whose vigilance was seldom relaxed.
miedo • pavor
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
I have a fear of ants.
Not everybody has the same fears.
respeto • temor
Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
That sacred dread of all offence to him, which is called the Fear of God.
The feare of the Lord is the beginning of wisedome.
Phrases
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Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
temer • tener miedo de
To feel fear.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Never fear; help is always near.
lamentar
To regret.
I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died.
Phrases