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    Vacilar (en. Hesitate)

    /ba.si.lar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show insecurity or lack of decision.
    She hesitates between studying abroad or staying home.
    Ella vacila entre estudiar en el extranjero o quedarse en casa.
    To have doubts about something.
    I hesitated about whether I should accept the job.
    Vacíle sobre si debería aceptar el trabajo.
    To joke or make jokes.
    He always jokes with his friends, they love to laugh.
    Siempre vacila con sus amigos, les encanta reír.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vacillare', which means 'to sway' or 'to vacillate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hesitate in
    To hesitate in making a decision.
    vacilar en
    to mess around with someone
    To joke or play with someone.
    vacilar con alguien
    do not hesitate
    To not hesitate, to act with certainty.
    no vacilar

    Related Words

    hesitation
    Action of hesitating, doubt.
    vacilación
    joker
    A person who tends to joke or make jokes.
    vacilador
    playful person
    A joke or jest.
    vacilona

    Slang Meanings

    To hang out in a fun way.
    Let's have some fun at the beach.
    Vamos a vacilar un rato en la playa.
    To pull a heavy prank.
    The group decided to prank their friend with a joke.
    El grupo decidió vacilar a su amigo con una broma.