How to Say "don't fear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't fear” is “temas” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
negative command (tú imperative)
Examples
Si no hay peligro, ¿por qué temas tanto?
If there is no danger, why do you fear so much?
Dudo que temas la verdad, pero sé valiente.
I doubt that you fear the truth, but be brave.
¡No temas el futuro! Es incierto para todos.
Don't fear the future! It is uncertain for everyone.
The Subjunctive Use
When 'temas' is used in the special form (subjunctive), it usually follows a word that expresses doubt or emotion, like 'Dudo que' (I doubt that) or 'Me alegro de que' (I'm glad that).
Confusing Verb Forms
Mistake: “Yo temas mucho el frío.”
Correction: Yo temo mucho el frío. (The 'yo' form is 'temo', not 'temas'.)
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