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    Dudoso (en. Doubtful)

    /duˈdoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not certain or has little trust.
    The result of the experiment is doubtful.
    El resultado del experimento es dudoso.
    That can be questioned or discussed.
    His testimony is doubtful due to contradictions.
    Su testimonio es dudoso debido a las contradicciones.
    That causes distrust.
    The seller's intentions are dubious.
    Las intenciones del vendedor son dudosas.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'dudōsus', which means 'full of doubts'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be doubtful
    Indicate that something is unreliable or uncertain.
    ser dudoso
    dubious doubt
    A doubt that is unclear or can be easily resolved.
    duda dudosa
    doubtful situation
    A scenario in which there is distrust or uncertainty.
    situación dudosa

    Related Words

    doubt
    Uncertainty about the truth or reality of something.
    duda
    distrust
    Lack of trust in someone or something.
    desconfianza
    suspicion
    Belief that something is true, even without evidence.
    sospecha

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is not credible.
    That gossip is very dubious, don't pay attention to it.
    Ese chisme es muy dudoso, no le prestes atención.
    A situation that is not clear.
    That deal seems dubious to me, I'd rather not take the risk.
    Ese trato me parece dudoso, mejor no me arriesgo.