tener miedo a que

tener miedo a que(
teh
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nehr
 
myeh
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doh
 
ah
 
keh
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to be afraid that
No se atreve a pedir un aumento de sueldo porque tiene miedo a que lo despidan.He doesn't dare to ask for a pay rise because he's afraid that they'll fire him.
b. to fear that
Todos tenemos miedo a que le pase algo a nuestros hijos, pero no puedes tenerlos encerrados en casa.We all fear that something might happen to our children, but you can't have them locked up at home.
c. to be scared that
Tengo miedo a que Ramón se canse de mí y me deje. - ¿Por qué iba a hacer una cosa así?I'm scared that Ramon tires of me and leaves me. - Why would he do something like that?
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