How to Say "uncertainty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “uncertainty” is “duda” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo una duda sobre cómo funciona esto.
I have a question about how this works.
No me cabe la menor duda de que tienes razón.
I don't have the slightest doubt that you're right.
Sin duda, este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.
Without a doubt, this is the best restaurant in the city.
Duda vs. Pregunta
'Duda' is the feeling of uncertainty you have inside your head. 'Pregunta' is the actual question you ask out loud to get information. If you raise your hand in class, you have a 'duda,' but you ask a 'pregunta'.
Asking a 'duda'
Mistake: “Voy a hacerte una duda.”
Correction: Voy a hacerte una pregunta. 'Preguntas' are what you 'make' or 'ask' ('hacer'). You 'have' ('tener') a 'duda'.
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