Spanish Word · Intermediate
temer
to dread
Pronunciation: /teˈmeɾ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to dread".
Example
Temo que he hecho mal todas las cosas en la vida, he tomado mal las decisiones. Temo quedar atrapada por lo que esperan otras personas de mí.
I'm afraid that I've done everything in life wrong, that I've made bad decisions. I'm afraid of being trapped by what other people expect of me.
Practice tips
- Practice temer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.