Italian - English (British) translations for "paura"
"paura" Italian translation
Translation
fear
Definition
fear
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: fear
Ho molta paura dei ragni.
I am very afraid of spiders.
Meaning: scare
Il film dell'orrore mi ha fatto una paura terribile.
The horror movie scared me terribly.
Meaning: anxiety
La paura del futuro mi rende ansioso.
The fear of the future makes me anxious.
Meaning: dread
Ho una paura tremenda di volare in aereo.
I have a dreadful fear of flying.
Meaning: terror
Quel rumore improvviso mi ha fatto venire un colpo di paura.
That sudden noise gave me a moment of terror.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ho molta paura dei ragni.
I am very afraid of spiders.
La bambina ha paura del buio.
The little girl is afraid of the dark.
Mi fa paura guidare in città.
I am scared to drive in the city.
Sono preoccupato perché ho paura di non superare l'esame.
I am worried because I am afraid I won't pass the exam.
La paura ti blocca e non ti permette di prendere decisioni.
Fear blocks you and doesn't allow you to make decisions.
Non lasciare che la paura ti impedisca di provare cose nuove.
Don't let fear stop you from trying new things.
Dopo aver superato la sua paura, è diventato un pilota di aerei professionista.
After overcoming his fear, he became a professional pilot.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The Italian noun 'paura' translates to 'fear' in English. It refers to the emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. Paura can manifest as an intense feeling of unease, anxiety, or dread.
Paura is a universal human emotion that serves as a protective mechanism, alerting individuals to potential harm and triggering the fight-or-flight response. It can be triggered by real or imagined threats and can vary in intensity from mild apprehension to overwhelming terror.
In Italian culture, paura is often associated with superstitions and beliefs in supernatural entities like ghosts or witches. It is also commonly depicted in literature, art, and cinema as a theme exploring the depths of human psyche and the impact of fear on individuals and societies.