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common fears

[ˈkɑːmən fɪrz]
noun phrase
medos comuns
1. Widespread or frequently experienced anxieties and phobias that affect many people
Common fears include fear of heights, spiders, and public speaking.
Os medos comuns incluem medo de alturas, aranhas e falar em público.
2. Universal human anxieties shared across cultures and populations
Common fears among children often involve the dark and separation from parents.
Os medos comuns entre crianças frequentemente envolvem a escuridão e separação dos pais.
Synonyms
widespread fearsuniversal anxietiestypical phobiasfrequent worries
Antonyms
rare fearsuncommon anxietiesunusual phobias

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medos comuns
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medos comuns
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
medos comuns
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
medos comuns
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

face one's fears
fear of the unknown
conquer common fears
overcome anxiety
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