fear
Paura is the Italian word for fear. It is used to express a strong emotion caused by the presence or anticipation of danger. For example, one might say 'Ho paura dei ragni' which translates to 'I am afraid of spiders' in English.
I am not afraid of the dark.
This phrase shows an individual expressing an absence of fear (paura) towards darkness (buio). Often used to demonstrate courage or indifference towards normally frightening situations.
Are you scared of spiders?
This question asks whether the other person has fear (paura) for spiders (ragni). It's a common way to ask someone about their fears or phobias.
His biggest fear is heights.
This statement describes an individual's greatest fear (paura), in this case being heights (l'altezza). It could be used in conversations about fears or personal aspects.