Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
duda
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈduða/
Meaning
- feminine nounquestion
Example
Tengo una duda.
I have a question.
More examples
Si tienes una duda, pregúntame.
If you have a doubt, ask me.
Core concept
A question mark emerging from a thin fog.
Common phrases
tener una duda
have a doubt
resolver una duda
clear up a doubt
plantear una duda
raise a doubt
Similar words
pregunta: Spoken or explicit question asked to obtain a specific answer or information.
cuestión: Matter or problem presented for discussion, consideration, or decision.
Definition in Spanish
Pregunta o incertidumbre sobre hechos, ideas o instrucciones que impide tener seguridad.
Word origin
From Latin dubitus, via dubitare 'to doubt, hesitate', the word enters Spanish with a sense of hesitation and broadens to mean a question or uncertainty.
Usage tips
- 'Tengo una duda' signals a request for clarification and often prompts an explanation, while 'tengo dudas' expresses general uncertainty and a concrete query is usually 'una pregunta'.