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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
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fear
El miedo existe solo en la mente.Fear exists only in the mind.
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miedo de(
myeh
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doh
 
deh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. fear of
Nicolás finalmente superó su miedo de hablar en público.Nicolas finally overcame his fear of speaking in public.
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