This is the 8884th most frequent Spanish word.
timor
"Timor" means "fear" or "apprehension" in English.
In this context, 'timor' is used as a noun indicating a feeling of fear or dread.
El timor se apoderó de él al escuchar el ruido misterioso.
Fear took hold of him upon hearing the mysterious noise.
Here, 'timor' refers to an apprehension, particularly linked to social situations or public exposure.
El timor a hablar en público es bastante común.
The fear of speaking in public is quite common.
In this case, 'timor' encapsulates a personal feeling of fear that was conquered.