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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Certeza y Duda

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre certeza y duda, como "doubt", "assure", "expect", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
certainty
[Sustantivo]

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

certeza

certeza

Ex: certainty about the project 's success helped persuade others to invest in it .Su **certeza** sobre el éxito del proyecto ayudó a persuadir a otros para que invirtieran en él.
doubt
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

duda

duda

Ex: The decision was made quickly , leaving no room doubt.La decisión se tomó rápidamente, sin dejar lugar a la **duda**.
confusion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

confusión

confusión

Ex: The new instructions were confusion as employees struggled to understand the changes .Las nuevas instrucciones fueron recibidas con **confusión** mientras los empleados luchaban por entender los cambios.
confidence
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of hopefulness that derives from an optimistic attitude and mindset that allows one to see the bright side of things especially future events

confianza

confianza

probability
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: probability is essential in making informed decisions in gambling and finance .Comprender la **probabilidad** es esencial para tomar decisiones informadas en el juego y las finanzas.
probable
[Adjetivo]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

probable, posible

probable, posible

Ex: The archaeologist believes itprobable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .El arqueólogo cree que es **probable** que las ruinas antiguas descubiertas pertenezcan a una civilización previamente desconocida.
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ellos **sospechan** que la empresa podría estar ocultando información importante.
to assure
[Verbo]

to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The assured the child of their love and support , comforting them during a difficult time .El padre **aseguró** al niño de su amor y apoyo, consolándolo durante un momento difícil.

to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness

vacilar

vacilar

Ex: In the heated debate , the hesitated before addressing the controversial topic .En el acalorado debate, el político **dudó** antes de abordar el tema controvertido.
hesitation
[Sustantivo]

the act of pausing before doing or saying something because one feels unsure

duda

duda

conviction
[Sustantivo]

a belief or opinion that is very strong

convicción, creencia

convicción, creencia

Ex: conviction in the power of education inspired many students to pursue higher goals .Su **convicción** en el poder de la educación inspiró a muchos estudiantes a perseguir metas más altas.

to make sure that something will occur

garantizar

garantizar

Ex: Adequate guarantees that the project will be completed on time and within budget .Una financiación adecuada **garantiza** que el proyecto se completará a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto.
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .El capitán **aseguró** la seguridad de los pasajeros durante la tormenta.
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Él **espera** un ascenso después de todo su arduo trabajo este año.
speculative
[Adjetivo]

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

especulativo

especulativo

Ex: She offered speculative explanation for his sudden disappearance , based on rumors she had heard .Ella ofreció una explicación **especulativa** para su repentina desaparición, basada en rumores que había escuchado.
concrete
[Adjetivo]

according to facts instead of opinions

concreto

concreto

Ex: The success of the project was concrete planning and meticulous execution .
undeniable
[Adjetivo]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

innegable, indudable

innegable, indudable

Ex: The results of the experiment undeniable, confirming the hypothesis .Los resultados del experimento fueron **indiscutibles**, confirmando la hipótesis.
debatable
[Adjetivo]

subject to argument or disagreement

discutible

discutible

Ex: The fairness of the election process has been debatable topic for years .
inevitable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be prevented

inevitable

inevitable

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries , war inevitable.Con las tensiones aumentando entre los dos países, la guerra parecía **inevitable**.
bound
[Adjetivo]

likely to happen or sure to experience something

de seguro

de seguro

Ex: He was bound to encounter challenges during his journey, given the difficult terrain.Estaba **destinado** a encontrar desafíos durante su viaje, dado el terreno difícil.
tentative
[Adjetivo]

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

provisional, tentativo, provisorio

provisional, tentativo, provisorio

Ex: The company made tentative offer to the candidate , pending reference checks .La empresa hizo una oferta **provisional** al candidato, pendiente de las verificaciones de referencias.
convinced
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in something

convencido

convencido

Ex: She was convinced that they would find a solution soon.
set
[Adjetivo]

prepared or likely prepared for something

listo, preparado

listo, preparado

Ex: After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.Después de meses de planificación y ensayos, el elenco estaba **listo** para la noche de estreno de la obra.
inconclusive
[Adjetivo]

not producing a clear result or decision

no concluyente

no concluyente

Ex: The results of the experiment inconclusive, requiring further testing to reach a clear outcome .Los resultados del experimento fueron **inconclusos**, lo que requiere más pruebas para llegar a un resultado claro.
presumably
[Adverbio]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

presumiblemente, es de suponer

presumiblemente, es de suponer

Ex: The project deadline was extendedpresumably to allow more time for thorough research and development .El plazo del proyecto se extendió, **presumiblemente** para permitir más tiempo para una investigación y desarrollo exhaustivos.
to assume
[Verbo]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

suponer, presumir

suponer, presumir

Ex: Right now , some team members assuming that the project deadline will be extended .En este momento, algunos miembros del equipo **asumen** que se extenderá el plazo del proyecto.
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La decisión se basó en la **suposición** de que se aprobaría el financiamiento.
decidedly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

decididamente

decididamente

Ex: The changes in the design decidedly for the better .Los cambios en el diseño fueron **decididamente** para mejor.
supposedly
[Adverbio]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

supuestamente, suponerse

supuestamente, suponerse

Ex: supposedly has insider information , but we should verify the facts before making any decisions .Supuestamente tiene información privilegiada, pero deberíamos verificar los hechos antes de tomar cualquier decisión.
doubtful
[Adjetivo]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

improbable

improbable

Ex: The explanation doubtful, considering all the facts .La explicación parece **dudosa**, considerando todos los hechos.
dubious
[Adjetivo]

causing doubt or suspicion

dudoso

dudoso

Ex: The companydubious financial practices raised concerns among investors .Las prácticas financieras **dudosas** de la empresa generaron preocupación entre los inversores.
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