Poner en duda
Example: No debes poner en duda su honestidad sin pruebas claras.
Definition
"Poner en duda" means to express uncertainty or lack of trust regarding the truth, reliability, or honesty of something or someone. For example, in the phrase 'No debes poner en duda su honestidad sin pruebas claras,' it implies not questioning someone's honesty without clear evidence.
Etymology
The phrase "poner en duda" comes from the Spanish verb "poner" meaning 'to put' and the noun "duda" meaning 'doubt.' It literally translates as 'to put in doubt,' a common way in Spanish to express causing someone or something to be doubted. Did you know? This phrase captures a concept familiar in many languages, where doubt is something one can metaphorically place or instill.
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"Poner en duda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to call into question