fear
US /fɪr/
UK /fɪr/
1.
miedo, temor
an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
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She felt a sudden surge of fear when she heard the strange noise.
Sintió una oleada repentina de miedo cuando escuchó el ruido extraño.
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His greatest fear is losing his family.
Su mayor miedo es perder a su familia.
2.
temor, reverencia
a feeling of respect and wonder for something powerful or sacred
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They lived in fear of God.
Vivían con temor de Dios.
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The ancient people held the mountains in great fear.
Los pueblos antiguos sentían un gran temor por las montañas.
1.
temer, tener miedo de
be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful
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I fear spiders.
Yo temo a las arañas.
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She feared for her life.
Ella temía por su vida.
2.
temer, preocuparse por
feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of
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I fear for his safety.
Temo por su seguridad.
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She feared that the news would upset him.
Ella temía que la noticia lo molestara.