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medo

"medo" means "fear" in Portuguese. It is number 327 on the frequency list, in A1 (noun).

Meaning

fear; Median

IPA

/ˈme.du/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Não tenha medo.
  Don't be afraid.
  Tatoeba: brauliobezerra / CK
• Não tenho medo.
  I'm not afraid.
  Tatoeba: Shishir / AmberShadow
• Estamos com medo.
  We are afraid.
  Tatoeba: brauliobezerra / CC

Learned together

In the course, "medo" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• irmão brother
• cima top, summit
• maneira manner
• porta door
• morte death
• caminho path
• minuto minute
• causa cause, reason
• sorte fate

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