What is the Spanish word for "dread"?

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

English

dread

Spanish

temor

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Alternative translations of "dread"

pavor
miedo
terror
espanto

Examples of how to use "dread" in Spanish

English
A feeling of dread filled the room.
Spanish
Una sensación de temor llenó la habitación.
English
She felt dread before the big exam.
Spanish
Ella sintió temor antes del gran examen.
English
He faced the news with quiet dread.
Spanish
Él enfrentó las noticias con un temor silencioso.
English
There was a sudden dread in the room.
Spanish
Hubo un temor repentino en la habitación.
English
I watched with dread as the storm approached.
Spanish
Observé con temor cómo se acercaba la tormenta.

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