Dudando (en. Doubting)
/duˈdando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the gerund of the verb to doubt, which implies the action of being in a state of doubt.
I am doubting about the decision I should make.
Estoy dudando sobre la decisión que debo tomar.
Indicates a lack of certainty about a fact or statement.
She is still doubting her ability to present.
Ella sigue dudando de su habilidad para presentar.
Used to express hesitation or indecision.
By doubting, he failed to reach a clear conclusion.
Al dudar, no logró llegar a una conclusión clara.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dubitare', which means 'to doubt' or 'to hesitate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to doubt between
To have doubts when choosing between two or more options.
dudar entre
without a doubt
To do something without hesitation, with certainty.
sin dudar
methodological doubt
Doubt applied as a method of seeking the truth, especially in philosophy.
duda metódica
Related Words
doubt
The lack of certainty about knowledge or a situation.
duda
doubtful
That generates or is full of doubts.
dudoso
to doubt
The action of not being sure about something.
dudar
Slang Meanings
To be in a confusing or uncertain situation.
I don’t know whether to go to the party; I’m doubting.
No sé si ir a la fiesta, ando dudando.
To have insecurities about a topic.
She doubts a lot when speaking in public; she is always doubting.
Duda mucho al hablar en público, siempre anda dudando.