escéptico
“escéptico” means “skeptical” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
skeptical
Also: doubting
📝 In Action
Soy muy escéptico con los productos que prometen resultados milagrosos.
B2I am very skeptical of products that promise miraculous results.
Ella se mostró escéptica ante la explicación del político.
B2She appeared skeptical regarding the politician's explanation.
Incluso los científicos más escépticos admitieron que el descubrimiento era real.
C1Even the most skeptical scientists admitted the discovery was real.
skeptic
📝 In Action
Como buen escéptico, siempre pide pruebas antes de creer algo.
B2Like a good skeptic, he always asks for proof before believing something.
Los escépticos dicen que el plan no funcionará.
B2The skeptics say the plan won't work.
Ella es una escéptica de las dietas de moda.
C1She is a skeptic of fad diets.
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If you describe a woman as doubting a story, what form do you use?
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From the Ancient Greek word 'skeptikos', which literally meant 'inquiring' or 'someone who looks carefully at things'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escéptico' a negative word?
Not necessarily. While it can mean someone is being difficult, it is often used in science and philosophy to mean someone who thinks critically and requires evidence.
Does the 'c' sound like an 's' or a 'th'?
In Spain, the 'c' in 'escéptico' sounds like a 'th' (as in 'thin'). In Latin America, it sounds like an 's'.
What is the difference between 'incrédulo' and 'escéptico'?
'Incrédulo' usually means you are shocked and can't believe something that just happened. 'Escéptico' is more about a long-term habit of doubting or needing proof.