Dudo (en. Doubt)

/ˈdu.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To maintain a lack of certainty about something.

I doubt they will arrive on time for the meeting.

Dudo que lleguen a tiempo a la reunión.

To be unsure of the truth of a statement.

I doubt the intentions of that person.

Dudo de las intenciones de esa persona.

To have reservations about a decision or plan.

I hesitate to accept that job offer.

Dudo en aceptar esa oferta de trabajo.

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

I have no doubt about

indicates an affirmation of certainty about something.

no dudo en

to doubt between two things

refers to having difficulties deciding between two options.

dudar entre dos cosas

to hesitate to do something

to show indecision before taking an action.

dudar en hacer algo

doubt

Uncertainty or lack of confidence in the truth of something.

duda

doubtful

That causes doubt or is very uncertain.

dudoso

To be confused or indecisive.

I'm torn about which movie to watch tonight.

Estoy dudo sobre qué película ver esta noche.

To express disbelief.

That gossip sounds fishy to me.

Ese chisme me suena a dudo.