Duda (en. Doubt)

/ˈdu.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Uncertainty or lack of conviction about a matter.

I have a doubt about tomorrow's exam.

Tengo una duda sobre el examen de mañana.

Question or issue raised in relation to something.

If you have a doubt, don’t hesitate to ask the teacher.

Si tienes una duda, no dudes en preguntar al profesor.

Loss of confidence in something or someone.

His performance raised doubts among the fans.

Su actuación generó dudas entre los aficionados.

From the Latin 'dubita', which means 'to doubt'.

there is no doubt

Expression that indicates that there is no uncertainty about something.

no hay duda

reasonable doubt

Uncertainty that can be based or justified.

duda razonable

to cling to a doubt

To cling to an uncertainty as an argument in a discussion.

agarrarse de una duda

to doubt

Action of having doubts about something.

dudar

indecision

Lack of firm decision that causes doubt.

indecisión

confusion

State of disorder or lack of clarity that provokes doubts.

confusión

To be out of touch.

You're out of touch if you think that's easy; there are many doubts.

Estás en la luna si crees que eso es fácil, hay muchas dudas.

To have a feeling of suspicion.

I have the impression that he has a feeling of suspicion; there are many doubts.

Me da la impresión de que tiene una mosca detrás de la oreja, hay muchas dudas.