apprehension

• Sustantivo que denota un sentimiento de ansiedad, temor o preocupación por algo que va a suceder, o el acto de comprender o captar una idea.

A noun referring to a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease about something that is going to happen, or the act of understanding or grasping an idea.

1. Anxiety or fearB2formal

   A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.

   aprensión, temor

   • She felt a sense of apprehension before the job interview.
   • His apprehension about the surgery was understandable.
   • The students waited with apprehension for their exam results.

   Sinónimosanxietyconcerndisquietdreadfearforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antónimoscalmnesscomposureconfidenceeasereassurance

2. Understanding or comprehensionC1formal

   The act of grasping or understanding an idea or concept.

   Comprensión o captación

   • The philosopher's theory is beyond the apprehension of most people.
   • Her quick apprehension of the problem impressed the team.
   • The course aims to improve students' apprehension of complex texts.

   Sinónimoscognitioncomprehensionconceptiondiscernmentgraspintellectionperceptionunderstanding

3. Arrest or captureC1formal

   The act of seizing or capturing someone, especially by legal authority.

   Detención o captura

   • The police announced the apprehension of the suspect.
   • The apprehension of the fugitive took place near the border.
   • The warrant led to the swift apprehension of the criminal.

   Sinónimosarrestcapturedetentionseizuretaking into custody