tienen miedo de

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tienen miedo de(
tyeh
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nehn
 
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. they're afraid of
¿Por qué les dejaste la luz encendida a los niños? - Porque tienen miedo de la oscuridad.Why did you leave the light on for the children? - Because they're afraid of the dark.
b. are afraid of
A veces, las personas mayores tienen miedo de caerse y caminan muy inseguros.Sometimes, elderly people are afraid of falling and they walk very unsteadily.
c. they're afraid that
No pueden pagar el alquiler y tienen miedo de que les desahucien.They can't pay the rent and they're afraid that they'll be evicted.
d. are afraid that
La empresa va mal, y los trabajadores tienen miedo de que les despidan.The company is doing badly, and the workers are afraid that they'll be fired.
a. you're afraid of
No sé por qué tienen miedo del perro. Es muy bueno y tranquilo.I don't know why you're afraid of the dog. He's very good and quiet.
b. you're afraid that
Si tienen miedo de equivocarse, pongan más atención.If you're afraid that you'll make a mistake, pay more attention.
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