What is the Spanish word for "fear"?

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

English

fear

Spanish

miedo

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Alternative translations of "fear"

temor

Examples of how to use "fear" in Spanish

English
He has a deep fear of heights.
Spanish
Él tiene un miedo profundo a las alturas.
English
Her voice shook with fear.
Spanish
Su voz temblaba de miedo.
English
He faced his fear calmly.
Spanish
Enfrentó su miedo con calma.
English
The dark room filled me with fear.
Spanish
La habitación oscura me llenó de miedo.
English
They spoke openly about fear today.
Spanish
Hablaron abiertamente sobre el miedo hoy.

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