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/ˈduða/

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Translation

doubt

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Word origin

From Latin dubita, related to dubitare ('to doubt, waver'), from dubius ('uncertain'). The same root gives English doubt and dubious.

Origin
Latin
Root
dubitare
English cognates
doubt, dubious, indubitable

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldudas

Examples

.

I have a doubt about the exercise.

, .

Without a doubt, it is the best option.

, .

If you have any doubt, ask.

asalta .

I am gripped by the doubt of whether I locked the door.

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Question any piece of news before believing it.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 10: duda, conocido, i and 6 more words.