What is the Spanish word for "afraid"?

Learn how to say "afraid" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

afraid

Spanish

miedo

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Alternative translations of "afraid"

asustado
temeroso

Examples of how to use "afraid" in Spanish

English
Are you afraid of the dark?
Spanish
¿Tienes miedo a la oscuridad?
English
I am afraid of the dark.
Spanish
Tengo miedo a la oscuridad.
English
She looked afraid during the storm.
Spanish
Ella parecía asustada durante la tormenta.
English
They were afraid to speak up.
Spanish
Tenían miedo de hablar.
English
Don't be afraid to try again.
Spanish
No tengas miedo de intentarlo de nuevo.

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