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How do you say "im scared" in Spanish?
Tengo miedo
In Spanish, "im scared" is Tengo miedo.
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Pronunciation
For 'Tengo miedo', blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Grammar notes
Tengo miedo is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im scared
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How to remember Tengo miedo
Say 'Tengo miedo' as if you genuinely needed it for im scared right now, giving the words a sense of urgency that helps them stick.
Related words
- im happy Estoy feliz
- im sad Estoy triste
- im angry Estoy enfadado
- im excited Estoy emocionado
- im nervous Estoy nervioso
- im worried Estoy preocupado
- im confused Estoy confundido
- im bored Estoy aburrido
- im in love Estoy enamorado
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Questions about Tengo miedo
How do you pronounce Tengo miedo?
For 'Tengo miedo', blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Is Tengo miedo formal or casual?
Tengo miedo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Tengo miedo used in Spanish?
Tengo miedo is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im scared).
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"Im scared" in other languages
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