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How do you say "fear" in Spanish?
temer
In Spanish, "fear" is temer.
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Pronunciation
'temer' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
temer is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Mucha gente teme a la oscuridad.
Many people fear the dark.
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How to remember temer
Think of 'temer' as sounding a little like an English word close to it, then attach that to the idea of Many people fear the dark.
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Questions about temer
How do you pronounce temer?
'temer' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is temer formal or casual?
temer is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is temer used in Spanish?
temer is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Mucha gente teme a la oscuridad. (Many people fear the dark.).
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