Dudar
Example: No debes dudar de tus propias ideas en filosofía.
Definition
"Dudar" means to feel uncertain or have hesitation about something, often questioning its truth or validity. It involves a lack of complete confidence or certainty, as in the phrase 'No debes dudar de tus propias ideas en filosofía,' which advises against doubting your own philosophical ideas.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "dudar" comes from the Latin word 'dubitare,' which means to hesitate or be uncertain. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to express doubt or hesitation, reflecting the mental state of questioning or being unsure. Did you know? The root 'dub-' also appears in English words like 'doubt' and 'dubious,' showing a common origin.
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"Dudar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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