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/te藞mo删/

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Translation

fear

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Word origin

From Latin timor ('fear'), from timere ('to fear'). The same verb gives English 'timid' and 'timorous'.

Origin
Latin
Root
timor
English cognates
timid, timorous

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltemores

Examples

.

He spoke in fear of losing his job.

.

The fear of the unknown is natural.

, .

Without dread, the girl jumped into the water.

隆 !

Do not be afraid at all!

infundados.

His fears turned out to be unfounded.

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This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 8: temor, tender, turista and 7 more words.