Vacilación (en. Hesitation)

ba-si-la-θjón

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Doubt or indecision about a matter.
His hesitation in making the decision was evident.
Su vacilación al tomar la decisión fue evidente.
Movements or attitudes that demonstrate insecurity.
The hesitation in her voice showed her lack of confidence.
La vacilación en su voz mostró su falta de confianza.
Action of hesitating or wavering.
The child's hesitation when speaking showed his shyness.
La vacilación del niño al hablar mostró su timidez.

Etymology

Derives from the verb "vacilar," which comes from the Latin 'vacillare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental hesitation
State of doubting or being indecisive about thoughts or decisions.
vacilación mental
hesitation when speaking
Pauses or hesitations in speech that indicate insecurity.
vacilación al hablar
without hesitation
To do something with complete certainty, without doubt.
sin vacilación

Related Words

to hesitate
Action of showing doubt or indecision.
vacilar
I hesitate
A moment of doubt or wavering.
vacilo
insecurity
State of lacking confidence in oneself or in something.
inseguridad

Slang Meanings

Attitude of joking or playing in a conversation.
Don't pay attention to him, he's just joking around.
No le hagas caso, solo está en vacilación.
Light debate or discussion among friends.
We spent hours joking about who had won.
Nos quedamos horas en vacilación sobre quién había ganado.