fearful

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfiːr.fʊl/ AmE /ˈfiːr.fəl/

adjective en → es

1 AFRAID A2

having or showing fear; afraid of something

asustado, temeroso de algo

  • [T + adj]
  • [T + to-inf]

Collocations fearful of danger · fearful to try

  • She was fearful of the dark.

    Ella estaba asustada de las tinieblas.

2 DANGEROUS B1

causing fear; dangerous or frightening

peligroso, aterrador

  • [T + adj]

Collocations fearful situation · fearful experience

  • It was a fearful storm.

    Fue una tormenta terrible.