المعنى
Expressing fear or fright.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, 'Tengo miedo' is used very directly. It is common to hear it in casual conversation without it being seen as overly dramatic. In Mexico, you might also hear 'Me da susto' for a sudden, small fright, though 'Tengo miedo' remains the standard for general fear. Argentinians often use 'miedo' in the same way, but may add 'che' or other fillers. The usage is identical to standard Spanish. In Colombia, people are generally very expressive. 'Tengo miedo' is often used to express concern for others as well.
Use 'de' or 'a'
You can use either 'de' or 'a' after 'miedo'. Both are correct and very common.
Don't say 'Soy miedo'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'tener'.
المعنى
Expressing fear or fright.
Use 'de' or 'a'
You can use either 'de' or 'a' after 'miedo'. Both are correct and very common.
Don't say 'Soy miedo'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'tener'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
Yo ________ miedo de las alturas.
We use 'tener' for feelings in Spanish.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'I am afraid of the dark'.
The correct construction is 'Tener miedo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Te da miedo el examen? B: Sí, ________.
The response must match the subject.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينYo ________ miedo de las alturas.
We use 'tener' for feelings in Spanish.
Choose the natural way to say 'I am afraid of the dark'.
The correct construction is 'Tener miedo'.
A: ¿Te da miedo el examen? B: Sí, ________.
The response must match the subject.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةYes, it is the most versatile way to express fear.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a meeting.
It's just a grammatical rule. 'Miedo de' or 'miedo a' are both fine.
عبارات ذات صلة
Me da miedo
similarIt gives me fear
Tener pánico
builds onTo have panic
Ser un miedoso
contrastTo be a coward
Tener susto
similarTo have a fright
