Duvidar
Example: Eu sempre duvido antes de tomar uma decisão importante.
Definition
"Duvidar" means to hesitate or feel uncertainty about the truth or correctness of something, often leading to questioning or skepticism. It involves not fully trusting information or decisions, reflecting a state of doubt before making an important choice.
Etymology
The word "duvidar" comes from Latin 'dubitare,' which means to doubt or hesitate. It is related to the root 'dubius,' meaning doubtful. Did you know? The same root gave rise to the English word 'doubt,' highlighting a shared linguistic history centered on questioning and uncertainty.
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