What is the Spanish word for "apprehension"?

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

English

apprehension

Spanish

aprensión

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Alternative translations of "apprehension"

temor
comprensión
detención

Examples of how to use "apprehension" in Spanish

English
I feel a great deal of apprehension.
Spanish
Siento una gran inquietud.
English
She felt apprehension before the big exam.
Spanish
Ella sintió inquietud antes del gran examen.
English
His voice showed apprehension about the decision.
Spanish
Su voz mostraba inquietud por la decisión.
English
They waited in apprehension for the news.
Spanish
Esperaron con inquietud las noticias.
English
A slight apprehension kept him from speaking.
Spanish
Una ligera inquietud le impidió hablar.

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I feel a great deal of apprehension.

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