How to Say "i fear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i fear” is “temo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Expressing fear or worry
Examples
Temo a las arañas.
I am afraid of spiders.
No temo decir la verdad.
I am not afraid to tell the truth.
Temo que no lleguemos a tiempo.
I fear that we won't arrive on time.
Using 'Temer que' + a Special Verb Form
When you say you fear that something might happen, the verb that follows 'que' changes its ending. This special form is called the subjunctive. For example, 'Temo que llegue tarde' (I fear he/she might arrive late).
Forgetting 'a'
Mistake: “Temo los perros.”
Correction: Temo a los perros. When you fear a specific person or pet, you usually need to add 'a' right after the verb.
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