How is the word apreensão translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
Apprehension
noun

Ansiedade ou medo em relação a algo que pode acontecer.

Anxiety or fear about something that may happen.

Examples with “apreensão”

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  • Ele sentiu apreensão antes do exame. — He felt apprehension before the exam.

  • A captura do suspeito ocorreu ontem à noite. — The apprehension of the suspect occurred last night.

  • A apreensão manteve-a acordada na noite anterior ao voo. — Apprehension kept her awake the night before the flight.

  • A polícia anunciou a captura publicamente hoje? — Did the police announce the apprehension in public today?

  • De onde vem a tua apreensão em relação à mudança? — Where does your apprehension about the move come from?

  • Ele testemunhou a captura do ladrão perto da loja. — He witnessed the apprehension of the thief near the store.

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