Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Com medo
[/kõ ˈmedu/]
Afraid / Scared
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Feeling fear or anxiety.
Que sente medo ou ansiedade.
Example
Estou com medo de andar de avião.
I am afraid of flying.
Etymology
'Com medo' translates directly to 'with fear', from 'medo', which derives from Latin 'metus', meaning fear or dread.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is mainly used in informal spoken contexts and is understood across various Portuguese-speaking regions.