A2 Collocation Neutral

Ter medo de

Be afraid of

Meaning

To feel fear towards something or someone.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'morrer de medo' (to die of fear) to emphasize being very scared.

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Contractions

Always contract 'de' with 'o' to make 'do'.

Meaning

To feel fear towards something or someone.

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Contractions

Always contract 'de' with 'o' to make 'do'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Eu ______ medo de cobras.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenho

The subject is 'Eu', so the verb 'ter' must be 'tenho'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Eu ______ medo de cobras.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tenho

The subject is 'Eu', so the verb 'ter' must be 'tenho'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'Tenho medo dele' (I am afraid of him).

Related Phrases

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Morrer de medo

specialized form

To be terrified

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