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    Vacilaba (en. Hesitated)

    /baθiˈlaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show doubts or indecision about something.
    I was hesitating between accepting the job or staying at home.
    Vacilaba entre aceptar el trabajo o quedarme en casa.
    To have a mocking or playful attitude.
    He always teased his friends with jokes.
    Siempre vacilaba a sus amigos con bromas.
    To hesitate at a critical moment.
    He was hesitating just before making the parachute jump.
    Se vacilaba justo antes de dar el salto en paracaídas.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'vacilar', which comes from the Latin 'vacillare', meaning 'to hesitate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hesitate in the decision
    To doubt or be unsure about a choice.
    vacilar en la decisión
    to tease someone
    To pull someone's leg or make fun of someone.
    vacilar a alguien
    to waver between two options
    To be undecided about two possibilities.
    vacilar entre dos opciones

    Related Words

    wavering
    Someone who hesitates or doubts.
    vacilante
    I hesitate
    Act of hesitating.
    vacilo
    joke
    Joke or funny thing, often mocking.
    vacilón

    Slang Meanings

    To just joke around.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's just joking.
    No le hagas caso, solo está vacilando.
    To be indecisive or frequently change one's mind.
    Don't hesitate, decide already.
    No te vaciles, decide ya.