Also means
dreadful
Usage Note
Temible derives from temer (to fear) and means 'worthy of being feared' — it describes something that inspires fear, not something that is afraid. It is invariable for gender (same form for masculine and feminine): un enemigo temible, una bestia temible. The related noun is temor (fear).
Examples
"El dragón era un adversario temible."
Natural Translation
The dragon was a fearsome adversary.
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