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apprehension in Spanish

apprehension in Spanish is arresto, aprensión — apprehension means a worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

apprehension in Spanish

arresto
noun
(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
aprensión
noun
Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.

What does "apprehension" mean?

  1. noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
    "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached."
  2. noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
    "The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport."
  3. noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.
    "His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons."
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apprehension in a sentence

  • She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached.
  • There was some apprehension among staff about the merger.
  • The apprehension of the suspect took place at the airport.
  • His apprehension of the material improved after the extra lessons.

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What is "apprehension" in Spanish?

"apprehension" in Spanish is arresto, aprensión. apprehension means: A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.

How do you use "apprehension" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the exam approached." In Spanish, "apprehension" is arresto, aprensión.

Are there other ways to say "apprehension" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "apprehension": arresto, aprensión.

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