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timore

fear

noun tee-MOH-reh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: from Latin timor, 'fear'

Also means

dread

Usage Note

Timore is a more formal, restrained word for fear than paura, leaning toward 'apprehension' or 'dread'. It anchors avere timore di ('to be afraid of') and per timore che ('for fear that'). It is masculine, so the plural is i timori.

Examples

"Ho timore di sbagliare."

Natural Translation

I'm afraid of making a mistake.

Literal Translation

I-have fear of to-err.

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