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"Miedo" is a noun which is often translated as "fear", and "miedo de" is a phrase which is often translated as "fear of". Learn more about the difference between "miedo" and "miedo de" below.
el miedo(
myeh
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).