presa del miedo

presa del miedo(
preh
-
sah
 
dehl
 
myeh
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doh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. overcome with fear
Me temblaba todo el cuerpo y estaba paralizado. Era presa del miedo.My whole body was shaking and I was paralyzed. I was overcome with fear.
b. seized with fear
Fui presa del miedo cuando vi las llamas que salían de la cocina.I was seized with fear when I saw the flames coming out of the kitchen.
c. in fear
El tigre rugió, y el hombre, presa del miedo, salió corriendo.The tiger roared, and the man ran away in fear.
d. panic-stricken
Hice lo que cualquier persona presa del miedo haría: pedí ayuda a gritos.I did what any panic-stricken person would: I cried for help.
e. overwhelmed with fear
Méndez oyó un ruido debajo de la cama y fue presa del miedo.Mendez heard a noise under his bed and was overwhelmed by fear.
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