La duda
Example: Tengo la duda sobre si llegaré a tiempo mañana.
Definition
"La duda" refers to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something. It is the state of being unsure whether a particular statement, action, or event is true or will happen, as in questioning or hesitating about a situation or decision.
Etymology
The term "la duda" comes from the Latin word 'dubitare,' meaning 'to hesitate' or 'to waver.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote uncertainty or hesitation. Did you know that the root 'dubitare' is also related to the English word 'doubt'?
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"La duda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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