B2 Vocabulary - Belief & Doubt
In this lesson, belief and doubt words are explored, expressing certainty and uncertainty.
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que cree firmemente en algo o está seguro de ello
convinced
María was convinced that everything would turn out well.
que tiene certeza o confianza sobre algo
sure, certain
She was not sure of her answer.
certeza o seguridad sobre algo
certainty, confidence
The certainty in his words inspired confidence.
seguridad que una persona tiene en sí misma y en sus capacidades
self-confidence, confidence
Self-confidence is key to success.
mantener una idea o creencia
hold, maintain
dar algo por cierto antes de demostrarlo o asumirlo como base
presuppose
We should not presuppose the answer before investigating.
considerar algo como cierto sin cuestionarlo o sin confirmarlo
take for granted
Many take it for granted that the sun will rise tomorrow.
efecto o sensación que algo o alguien causa en una persona
impression
I got a bad impression from the meeting.
falta de fe, confianza o capacidad de creer en algo
disbelief, incredulity
The news provoked disbelief in the audience.
falta de certeza o seguridad sobre algo
uncertainty
We live in a time of great uncertainty.
actitud de dudar o no aceptar algo sin pruebas o evidencia suficiente
skepticism
He showed skepticism toward the politician's promises.
que genera duda o no inspira confianza
doubtful, questionable
It was a questionable argument, but they accepted it.
que no tiene seguridad o certeza; que es dudoso o no confiable
uncertain, unsure
His answer was uncertain.
no tener confianza en alguien o en algo; dudar de su sinceridad o veracidad
distrust, be suspicious
You shouldn't distrust your friends without reason.
dudar o mostrarse indeciso antes de hacer algo
hesitate
He hesitated before answering the question.
pensar que alguien puede haber hecho algo malo
suspect
The detective suspects all the witnesses.
expresa posibilidad o probabilidad de que algo ocurra
maybe, perhaps
Perhaps he will come to the party.
expresa que algo puede ocurrir o ser cierto, indicando posibilidad
maybe, perhaps
Perhaps we need more time.
indica que algo es seguro o verdadero; sin lugar a la menor duda
without a doubt
He is, without a doubt, a great professional.
se usa para afirmar algo con seguridad o dar permiso, indicando que no hay duda
of course
Of course I will attend the meeting.
se usa para afirmar algo con total seguridad
of course
—Is it important to study for the exam? —Of course.
