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“apprehensive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/apɾenˈsiβo/

Example

Ella está aprensiva antes del viaje.

She is apprehensive before the trip.

Illustration for aprensivo (apprehensive)

How to say “apprehensive” in Spanish

“Apprehensive” in Spanish is aprensivo.

Person on edge reacting to a small problem.

Full entry for aprensivo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aprensivo

Al oír el ruido, el niño se puso aprensivo.

On hearing the noise, the child became apprehensive.

Tips for using aprensivo

  • Ser aprensivo describes a habitual tendency while estar aprensivo marks a temporary worried mood.

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