Incertidumbre (en. Uncertainty)

/in.thɛr.ti.ðum.bɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Lack of certainty or security in something.

Uncertainty about the future can be distressing.

La incertidumbre sobre el futuro puede ser angustiante.

Situation of doubt or distrust.

Political uncertainty generates distrust among citizens.

La incertidumbre política genera desconfianza en los ciudadanos.

Variability in predicting outcomes.

There are uncertainties in economic forecasts.

Existen incertidumbres en los pronósticos económicos.

It comes from the Latin 'incertus', meaning 'uncertain'.

living in uncertainty

Experiencing a state of doubt or lack of clarity in life.

vivir en la incertidumbre

financial uncertainty

Insecurity regarding economic stability or income.

incertidumbre financiera

margin of uncertainty

Range of variability that prevents accurate prediction.

margen de incertidumbre

certainty

State of being sure or convinced about something.

certeza

trust

Belief in the reliability or truth of something.

confianza

Not knowing what to do.

I am in uncertainty about what career to pursue.

Estoy en incertidumbre sobre a qué carrera dedicarme.

Being lost in a situation.

I feel uncertainty about everything that is happening.

Me siento en incertidumbre con todo lo que está pasando.