/duˈðaɾ/
#1392 of 5,000 Core 5000
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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