timor

BrE /ˈtaɪmə/ AmE /ˈtaɪmər/

noun en → es

1 FEAR [uncountable] B2

a feeling of fear or worry about something that might happen in the future

miedo, temor

  • have a timor of sth

Collocations timor of failure · timor of the unknown

  • He has a great timor of flying.

    Tiene un gran temor al vuelo.

2 CAUTION [uncountable] C1

a feeling of being careful and not taking risks, because you are worried about what might happen

cautela, prudencia

  • show timor

Collocations timor in decision-making · timor when investing money

  • The company showed great timor in its approach to the new market.

    La empresa mostró gran cautela en su aproximación al nuevo mercado.