Dudar (en. Doubt)

/'duðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel insecurity or lack of confidence in something.

I doubt they will arrive on time.

Dudo que lleguen a tiempo.

To not fully believe in something.

I doubted the authenticity of the document.

Dudaba de la autenticidad del documento.

To hesitate or waver in making a choice.

He hesitated between accepting the offer or continuing to search.

Dudó entre aceptar la oferta o seguir buscando.

From Latin 'dubitare', which means 'to hesitate' or 'to doubt'.

not hesitate to

Not hesitate to do something.

no dudar en

doubt about

To have doubts about something or someone.

dudar de

doubt between

To be unsure about two or more options.

dudar entre

doubt

Uncertainty or hesitation about something.

duda

doubtful

One that raises doubts or is unclear.

dudoso

To be undecided

I am doubting whether to go to the party or stay home.

Estoy dudando si ir a la fiesta o quedarme en casa.

To not be convinced

I doubt that is true.

Dudo que eso sea verdad.