Dudarlo (en. Doubt it)

/duˈðaɾ.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express uncertainty or lack of confidence about a statement or situation.
I can't doubt it, I am sure she is right.
No puedo dudarlo, estoy seguro de que ella tiene razón.
To have reservations or hesitations regarding something.
If they tell you to do it, you shouldn't doubt it.
Si te dicen que lo hagas, no deberías dudarlo.
To indicate distrust towards a fact.
Upon hearing the news, I decided to doubt it until I had more evidence.
Al escuchar la noticia, decidí dudarlo hasta tener más pruebas.

Etymology

Comes from the verb dudar, which originates from the Latin 'dubitare', meaning to be indecisive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Doubting everything
Questioning everything without having confidence in anything.
Dudarlo todo
Don't doubt it
Being completely sure of something.
No dudarlo
Doubt it for a moment
Taking a moment to question something before acting.
Dudarlo un instante

Related Words

doubt
Uncertainty or lack of certainty about something.
duda
indecision
A state of being unable to decide among several options.
indecisión
question
To call into question or verify the truth of a statement.
cuestionar

Slang Meanings

Don't doubt it
When they tell you to do it, don't doubt it, just do it.
Cuando te lo digan, no lo dudes, hazlo.
I don't doubt it at all
I don't doubt it at all, their talent is undeniable.
Para nada lo dudo, su talento es innegable.