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“uncertainty” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/inθeɾtiˈðumbɾe/

Example

En tiempos de crisis, hay mucha incertidumbre sobre el futuro.

In times of crisis, there is much uncertainty about the future.

Illustration for incertidumbre (uncertainty)

How to say “uncertainty” in Spanish

“Uncertainty” in Spanish is incertidumbre.

A person standing at a foggy crossroads with the path signs hidden.

Full entry for incertidumbre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with incertidumbre

Hay incertidumbre sobre los plazos del proyecto.

There is a state of uncertainty about the project's deadlines.

Tips for using incertidumbre

  • Common collocations are 'hay incertidumbre', 'generar incertidumbre', and 'vivir en la incertidumbre', and the adjective equivalent is 'incierto' rather than using incertidumbre as an adjective.

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