English–Spanish

“fear” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsotemer · temor · terror

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmjeðo/

Example

No tengo miedo de hablar en público.

I have no fear of speaking in public.

Illustration for miedo (fear)

How to say “fear” in Spanish

“Fear” in Spanish is miedo.

A person avoiding a dark alley.

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

Example sentences with miedo

Siempre siento miedo antes de un examen.

I always feel afraid before an exam.

Tips for using miedo

  • Miedo usually refers to immediate, instinctive fear, whereas temor is a more formal or abstract concern and ansiedad denotes prolonged worry.

Other Spanish words for “fear”

Temo a las arañas.

I fear spiders.

Siento temor ante la operación.

I feel fear about the operation.

Sentí terror al escuchar ese ruido.

I felt fear when I heard that noise.

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