Kilo Lingo

/duˈðaɾ/

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Translation

to doubt, to hesitate

Word origin

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

Origin
Latin
Root
dubitare
English cognates
doubt, dubious

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

llegue .

I doubt that he will arrive on time.

llamarme .

Do not hesitate to call me if you need anything.

.

She hesitated for a moment before answering.

¿ ?

Why do you doubt my word?

.

I never doubted your talent.

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