dudar
“dudar” means “to doubt” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to doubt
Also: to question
📝 In Action
Dudo que ella tenga la llave.
B1I doubt that she has the key.
No dudo de tu honestidad.
A2I don't doubt your honesty.
Muchos dudan de sus intenciones.
B1Many doubt his intentions.
to hesitate
Also: to waver
📝 In Action
No dudó ni un segundo en saltar al agua.
B1He didn't hesitate for a second to jump into the water.
Dudó un momento antes de entrar.
B1She hesitated for a moment before entering.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I doubt that he knows'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'dubitare,' which describes the state of being 'in two minds' or facing two possibilities.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dudar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -ar.
When should I use 'de' with 'dudar'?
Use 'de' when you doubt a person or a thing (Dudo de ti). You don't usually need it when saying 'I doubt that...' (Dudo que...).