Usage examples of "were afraid" in English with translation to Italian

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Translations: all54 avere paura52 temere2
They were afraid of the big dog. Avevano paura del grosso cane.
The girls were not afraid, but the boys were. Le ragazze non avevano paura, ma i ragazzi sì.
I am afraid of death. Ho paura della morte.
I am afraid it's too late. Temo che sia troppo tardi.
I am afraid of bears. Ho paura degli orsi.
Tom was afraid Mary wouldn't believe him. Tom temeva che Mary non gli avrebbe creduto.
I am afraid to go. Ho paura ad andare.
I am afraid of dying. Ho paura di morire.
I am afraid of dogs. Ho paura dei cani.
They are afraid of death. Hanno paura della morte.
We are afraid of death. Abbiamo paura della morte.
You are afraid of death. Hai paura della morte.
People are afraid of war. La gente ha paura della guerra.
I will not be afraid. Non avrò paura.
He is afraid of death. Ha paura della morte.
She is afraid of cats. Ha paura dei gatti.
She is afraid of death. Lei ha paura della morte.
He is afraid of dogs. Ha paura dei cani.
Nancy is afraid of dogs. Nancy ha paura dei cani.
She is afraid of dogs. Ha paura dei cani.
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