in fear

[ɪn fɪr]

prepositional phrase / adverbial phrase

com medo; com receio; em temor

1. experiencing or feeling afraid; in a state of anxiety or dread

The child was in fear of the dark.

A criança estava com medo do escuro.

2. under the impression that something bad might happen

They lived in fear of being discovered.

Eles viviam com medo de serem descobertos.

3. concerned or worried about something

In fear for her safety, he called the police.

Com receio pela sua segurança, ele chamou a polícia.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

com medo; assustado; medroso

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

com medo; assustado

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

com medo; receoso

More formal register sometimes used in São Paulo

Portugal

com medo; receio; temor

Portuguese preference for 'receio' and 'temor' in more formal contexts

in fear of one's life

in fear and trembling

live in fear

trembling in fear

quake in fear

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