fearful

[/ˈfɪrfl/]

adjective

medroso

1. feeling or showing fear; afraid

She was fearful of the dark.

Ela era medrosa da escuridão.

2. causing or likely to cause fear; frightening

The accident was a fearful sight.

O acidente foi uma visão aterradora.

3. extremely bad or serious

There was fearful damage to the building.

Havia danos terríveis ao edifício.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

medroso; assustado; apavorado

Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

medroso; com medo

Colloquial preference for 'com medo' in spoken language

São Paulo

medroso; assustado

Standard usage, slightly more formal

Portugal

medroso; receoso; temeroso

European Portuguese may use 'receoso' or 'temeroso' in more formal contexts

fearful for someone's safety

fearful of the consequences

fearful and trembling

in a fearful manner

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