paura

/ˈpau̯.ra/

noun★Intermediate

general

fear, anxiety, or apprehension

Ho paura del cane.

I'm afraid of the dog.

La paura mi ha impedito di agire.

Fear prevented me from acting.

Collocations

paura difear ofavere paurato be afraid

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Related Phrases

paura del futurophrase

fear of the future

senza pauraphrase

fearlessly

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Paura is often used with the preposition 'di' (of) to express fear of something or someone.

📖Word Origin

From Latin pavora, related to pavere, meaning 'to be afraid'.

📝Usage Notes

Paura is a common noun used to express fear or anxiety about something. It can be used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to more formal writing.

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