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dudar

to doubt

verb doo-DAHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to hesitate

Usage Note

Dudar takes an indirect object when expressing doubt about a person: dudo de él ('I doubt him'). When followed by a clause, the subjunctive is required: dudo que venga ('I doubt he'll come'). The noun duda ('doubt') is also very common; sin duda ('without a doubt') is a set phrase worth learning early.

Examples

"No dudes en llamarme."

Natural Translation

Don't hesitate to call me.

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