temerosas

Temerosas is the feminine plural form of temerosa, an adjective in Spanish meaning fearful, timid, or prone to fear. It is used to describe people, animals, or things that exhibit fear, caution, or risk aversion. The term derives from temor, meaning fear, with the suffix -oso.

Morphology and related forms include temerosa (feminine singular), temeroso (masculine singular), and temerosas/temerosos (plural). The choice of form depends on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Temerosas can carry a neutral descriptive sense or a slightly pejorative nuance, depending on context and tone.

Usage and nuance: Temerosas typically refer to individuals or groups characterized by fearfulness or caution in the face of potential danger or uncertainty. They may prefer safer options, avoid high-risk activities, or react with hesitation. In contrast, terms like miedosas or miedosas personas are sometimes used interchangeably, while timid (tímido) denotes shyness more than a direct response to danger. The word temerosa can also appear in literary or descriptive contexts to convey mood, personality, or social dynamics involving fear.

Cultural and stylistic notes: As a gender- and number-specific adjective, temerosas aligns with Spanish agreement rules and is common in written and spoken Spanish. Its usage reflects attitudes toward courage, risk, and vulnerability, and it can be employed across genres—from everyday description to narrative characterization.

See also: temeroso, temerosa, tembloroso, miedo, temor, miedo, tímido.