cero miedo
/θeɾo mjedo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "zero fear" is translated into Spanish as cero miedo.
cero miedo is typically used as a slogan or a motivational catchphrase rather than as a standard part of a descriptive sentence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the numeral cero (zero) and the noun miedo (fear).
Did you know?
- While cero miedo is a motivational slogan, Spanish speakers often use the phrase no tener pelos en la lengua to describe someone brave enough to speak their mind without fear.
- The word miedo is a distant relative of the English word 'meticulous'. Both trace their roots back to the Latin word metus, which means 'fear'.
- Spanish has a specific word, descaro, to describe a type of 'fearlessness' that is seen as boldness or cheekiness rather than courage.
Examples in context
- No tengo ningún miedo en absoluto de asumir nuevos desafíosI have absolutely no fear of taking on new challenges
- No tengo miedo alguno de defender mis ideas firmemente en una discusiónI have no fear of defending my ideas firmly in a discussion
- No siento ni la más mínima pizca de temor al hablar en públicoI don't feel a single ounce of fear when speaking in public
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about going on a roller coaster.
- LucíaMira esa montaña rusa, ¡da mucho miedo!Look at that roller coaster, it's very scary!
- AlejandroYo voy a subir con cero miedo.I am going up with zero fear.
- LucíaTú siempre eres muy valiente, Alejandro.You are always very brave, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Vamos, Lucía, tú también puedes!Come on, Lucía, you can do it too!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cero, miedo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
