afraid
Afraid is an adjective used to describe the feeling of fear, worry, or anxiety about a specific person, thing, or situation. It is also frequently used in polite speech to introduce bad news or express a disagreement in a gentle way.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Afraid starts with 'A' like 'Alarm'—both mean you feel fear or danger!
Quiz rápido
She is ______ of flying, so she always travels by train.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: afraid
Ejemplos
I am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
everydayI am afraid of large dogs because they can be quite loud.
I am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
formalI am afraid that your application has been declined due to missing signatures.
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
informalDon't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck on the game.
Sociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.
academicSociologists are afraid that the current economic trend will increase inequality.
I'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
businessI'm afraid I cannot make it to the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
I'm afraid so
I'm afraid so (used to confirm bad news)
Afraid of one's own shadow
Afraid of one's own shadow (to be very easily frightened)
I'm afraid not
I'm afraid not (used to give a polite negative answer)
Se confunde a menudo con
Afraid is usually used after a verb like 'to be', while scared can be used both after a verb and before a noun (e.g., 'a scared cat' is correct, but 'an afraid cat' is not).
Fearful is more formal and often describes a general state or a specific reaction, whereas afraid is more common in everyday conversation.
Notas de uso
Afraid is a predicative adjective, which means it is placed after the verb (e.g., 'She is afraid'). You should never place it directly before a noun.
Errores comunes
Many learners say 'I am afraid to spiders,' but the correct preposition to use after afraid is 'of' (e.g., 'afraid of spiders').
Truco para recordar
Afraid starts with 'A' like 'Alarm'—both mean you feel fear or danger!
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old French 'esfreier', which means to disturb, frighten, or scare.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In British and American English, starting a sentence with 'I'm afraid...' is a common way to be polite when refusing an invitation or giving bad news.
Quiz rápido
She is ______ of flying, so she always travels by train.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: afraid
Gramática relacionada
Frases relacionadas
Vocabulario relacionado
Palabras relacionadas
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
Comentarios (0)
Inicia Sesión para ComentarEmpieza a aprender idiomas gratis
Empieza Gratis