Vacila (en. Hesitates)

/baˈθila/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have doubts or hesitate in a situation.

She hesitates between two important options.

Ella vacila entre dos opciones importantes.

To joke or make jokes in a conversation.

They always joke in our talks, it's very fun.

Siempre vacilan en nuestras charlas, es muy divertido.

To have a carefree or relaxed attitude.

He hesitates about life, without worrying too much.

Él vacila sobre la vida, sin preocuparse demasiado.

From the verb vacilar, which comes from the Latin 'vacillare', meaning 'to oscillate or to stagger'.

he/she hesitates a lot

Does not decide and constantly changes opinion.

vacila mucho

don't hesitate

Don't hesitate to do something.

no vaciles

seriously hesitate

Joking in a way that is not taken seriously.

vacila en serio

hesitation

The action of hesitating or doubting.

vacilación

hesitant

One who hesitates or is indecisive.

vacilante

I hesitate

First person singular present indicative form of hesitating.

vacilo

To pull someone's leg or make jokes in a conversation.

He always jokes with me when I tell him something serious.

Siempre me vacila cuando le cuento algo serio.

To act in a carefree or relaxed manner.

He is careless at his work, as if he doesn't care.

Él vacila en su trabajo, como si no le importara.