afraid

spaventato, impaurito

Che prova paura o preoccupazione perché pensa che possa succedere qualcosa di brutto.

In inglese semplice: Feeling fear or worry because you think something bad may happen.

• I am afraid of spiders.
• She was afraid to walk home alone.
• Are you afraid that you might fail?

Come si usa: afraid of someone/something (She is afraid of dogs.); afraid to do something (He was afraid to open the door.); afraid that… (I was afraid that I would miss the train.)

Sinonimi: scared, frightened, fearful

Contrari: unafraid, fearless

Espressioni comuni: afraid of something, afraid to ask, feel afraid

mi dispiace, temo

Si usa per dire gentilmente che qualcosa dispiace, che non si è d’accordo o non si può aiutare.

In inglese semplice: Used to politely say that something is unfortunate or that you cannot agree or help.

• I am afraid we are closed.
• I am afraid I cannot help you today.
• Will it cost more? I am afraid so.

Come si usa: be afraid (that)… (I am afraid that your ticket has expired.); be afraid so/not (Will the shop be closed? I am afraid so.)

Sinonimi: sorry

Espressioni comuni: I am afraid, afraid that something, afraid not