be scared

In Italian, 'avere paura' literally translates to 'to have fear' and is used to express the feeling of being frightened or anxious about something. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as when someone is afraid of a situation, an object, or an event. For example, you might say 'Ho paura dei serpenti,' which means 'I am scared of snakes.' It conveys a personal emotional response to fear.