Sentence examples of "were afraid" in English

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Translations: all104 tener miedo63 temer26 temerse11 asustar4

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They were afraid of the teacher. Tenían miedo del maestro.

Americans who had money were afraid to invest it. Los estadounidenses que tenían dinero temían invertirlo.

We were afraid that we might hurt his feelings. Teníamos miedo de herir sus sentimientos.

I am afraid of bears. Tengo miedo a los osos.

I am afraid of heights. Le temo a las alturas.

I am afraid he won't come. Me temo que no vendrá.

She is afraid of her own shadow. Ella está asustada de su propia sombra.

I am afraid to go. Tengo miedo de ir.

They are afraid of death. Ellos temen a la muerte.

I am afraid that it will rain. Me temo que va a llover.

She was afraid of the dog at the gate. Ella estaba asustada del perro en la puerta.

I am afraid of dying. Tengo miedo de morir.

People are afraid of war. La gente le teme a la guerra.

I am afraid that you will get lost. Me temo que te perderás.

Tom was afraid that Mary might change her mind. A Tom le asustaba que Mary pudiera cambiar su opinión.

I am afraid of dogs. Tengo miedo de los perros.

Tom is afraid of commitment. Tom le teme al compromiso.

I am afraid your plan will not work. Me temo que tu plan no funcionará.

The boy is afraid to go to bed in the dark. El niño está asustado de ir a la cama en medio de la oscuridad.

We are afraid of death. Tenemos miedo a la muerte.

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