afraid

having fear or anxiety about something that might happen

asustado, temeroso, preocupado por

• be afraid of somebody/something

Collocations afraid of heights · afraid of the dark

• She's afraid of spiders.

  Ella está asustada de las arañas.

not willing to do something because you are worried about the results or consequences

reacio, renuente a

• be afraid to do sth

Collocations afraid to speak up · afraid to ask questions

• I'm afraid I can't lend you the money.

  Lamento no poder prestarte el dinero.

used to say that something is not possible or true

lamentablemente, desafortunadamente

• I'm afraid I can't help you.

• I'm afraid we're going to be late.

  Lamentablemente vamos a llegar tarde.