I'M AFRAID (OF)...

Let's learn how to use 'I'm afraid...' in English. Have a look at the following pictures so that you can learn the proper use of this expression:

• I'm afraid the plane is late.  ➡ Me temo que el avión va con retraso.
• I'm afraid she can't help you.  ➡ Me temo que ella no puede ayudarte.

to be* afraid + [sentence] = me temo...

• He's afraid of wild animals.  ➡ Tiene miedo de los animales salvajes.
• They are afraid of spiders.  ➡ Tienen miedo a las arañas.

to be* afraid OF + [something] = tener miedo a...

Now, that you understand the difference between 'I'm afraid...' and 'I'm afraid OF...'. What are you afraid of? Comment below!