tengo miedo
verbCEFR A1
What does “tengo miedo” mean in English?
I am afraid
Example sentences
Tengo miedo.
I'm afraid.
Tengo miedo de las arañas.
I'm afraid of spiders.
Tengo miedo de volar.
I'm afraid of flying.
How to use it
Tengo miedo means 'I'm afraid' (lit. 'I have fear'). Tener + miedo. To say what you're afraid OF, use de + thing/person/infinitive.
Common mistake
Use 'tener miedo DE [thing]' for the source of fear. Don't say 'tener miedo a [thing]' (less standard) or 'estoy miedoso' (rare).