A2 Expression Neutral

Tengo miedo.

I'm scared.

Bedeutung

Expressing fear or fright.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

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.

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Use 'de' or 'a'

You can use either 'de' or 'a' after 'miedo'. Both are correct and very common.

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Don't say 'Soy miedo'

This is the most common mistake. Always use 'tener'.

Bedeutung

Expressing fear or fright.

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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'.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

Yo ________ miedo de las alturas.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo

We use 'tener' for feelings in Spanish.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the natural way to say 'I am afraid of the dark'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tengo miedo de la oscuridad.

The correct construction is 'Tener miedo'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Te da miedo el examen? B: Sí, ________.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo miedo

The response must match the subject.

🎉 Ergebnis: /3

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Aufgabensammlung

3 Aufgaben
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Yo ________ miedo de las alturas.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo

We use 'tener' for feelings in Spanish.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the natural way to say 'I am afraid of the dark'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tengo miedo de la oscuridad.

The correct construction is 'Tener miedo'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ¿Te da miedo el examen? B: Sí, ________.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo miedo

The response must match the subject.

🎉 Ergebnis: /3

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

Yes, 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.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Me da miedo

similar

It gives me fear

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Tener pánico

builds on

To have panic

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Ser un miedoso

contrast

To be a coward

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Tener susto

similar

To have a fright

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