tener miedo de que

tener miedo de que(
teh
-
nehr
 
myeh
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doh
 
deh
 
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 scared that
Me quedé a dormir en casa de mi amiga porque tenía miedo de que me pasara algo a esas horas de la noche.I stayed over at my friend's house because I was scared that something might happen to me at such a late hour.
b. to be afraid that
El pequeño Mario tiene miedo de que el perro le haga daño.Little Mario is afraid that the dog will harm him.
c. to fear that
No puedo evitarlo, cada vez que me subo a un avión, tengo miedo de que se estrelle.I can't help it, every time I get on a plane I fear it will crash.
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