This is the 8241st most frequent Portuguese word.
temer
"Temer" means "to fear" or "to be afraid."
In this sentence, 'teme' is used to express worry or fear about a potential negative event.
Ele teme que algo ruim aconteça.
He fears that something bad might happen.
Here, 'temer' conveys the idea of being afraid of or having apprehension towards something unfamiliar.
Não há necessidade de temer o desconhecido.
There is no need to fear the unknown.
In this usage, 'temer' refers to not allowing fear to hinder one's approach to life's hardships or obstacles.