paura

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See also: paúra and paüra

Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Latin pavor, with the ending replaced by -ura.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /paˈu.ra/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ura
  • Hyphenation: pa‧ù‧ra

Noun[edit]

paura f (plural paure)

  1. fear
    Synonyms: spavento, timore
    Antonyms: audacia, coraggio, sicurezza
    Quelle ombre nel buio mi davano un senso di paura ― Those shadows in the dark gave me a sense of fear
  2. worry, anxiety
    Synonyms: preoccupazione, timore
  3. a (bad) feeling
    Synonyms: presagio, presentimento, sospetto
    Ho paura che aspetteremo a lungo ― I have a feeling we'll be waiting a long time

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Tok Pisin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English powder.

Noun[edit]

paura

  1. powder

Descendants[edit]

  • → Rotokas: paora
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