Using 'Temer' vs. 'Tener Miedo'

'Temes' is the form used when you are directly addressing one person you know well (tú) and talking about what they are fearing right now or generally.

Identifying 'Temes'

The verb 'temer' is very predictable! It follows all the standard patterns for verbs ending in -ER, which makes learning its other forms easy.

Regular -ER Verb

When you fear a future event, use 'temer que' and follow it with the special verb form (the subjunctive) for the next verb: 'Temes que no funcione' (You fear that it won't work).

Using 'que' after fearing

'Temes' is the 'tú' form of the verb 'temer' (to fear). It is very common when discussing worries, risks, or feelings of dread in informal conversation.

Learn the Spanish word 'temes', the 'tú' form of the verb 'temer' (to fear). Includes usage tips, examples, and full conjugation tables for this common A2 verb.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

imperfect

present

indicative

conditional

preterite

imperfect

present

future

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