La incertidumbre
Example: La incertidumbre sobre el futuro afecta nuestras decisiones diarias.
Definition
"La incertidumbre" refers to the state of being unsure or having doubt about something, often related to unpredictable or unknown outcomes. It describes a situation where the future or results are not clearly determined, causing hesitation or lack of confidence.
Etymology
"La incertidumbre" comes from the Latin word "incertitudo," combining the prefix "in-" meaning 'not' and "certus" meaning 'certain.' Did you know that the word captures the feeling of something not being firmly fixed or known, which perfectly reflects its meaning today?
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"La incertidumbre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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