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tener miedo de

to be afraid of (doing something)

Verbs with Prepositions
Notes & Usage:

Often followed by infinitive.

See It in Context

Tengo miedo de hablar en público.

I'm afraid of speaking in public.

Tenía miedo de perder el tren.

He was afraid of missing the train.

Tenía miedo de decepcionar a sus padres.

He was afraid of disappointing his parents.