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receia que

fears that

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phrase Rare #36,882
fears that Used to say someone is worried that something may happen. Often followed by a clause in the subjunctive.
PO: Ela receia que chova amanhã.
EN: She fears that it will rain tomorrow.

Não receia que o acusado, devemos assim dizer, possa fugir?

Are you not afraid that the accused, should we say, might flee?

— Rebecca, A Mulher Inesquecível (1940)

Se receia que possa perder, usarei só uma mão.

If you fear you might lose, I will use only one hand.

— O Grande Mestre (2008)

Ele receia que o irmão o supere.

He fears his brother will surpass him.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)

Ela receia que você possa se perder.

She's afraid you might get lost.

Ela receia que você se perca.

She's afraid you'll get lost.