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doubts

[/daʊts/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun; third-person singular present as verb)
dúvidas
1. feelings of uncertainty or lack of confidence about something
She has doubts about the project's success.
Ela tem dúvidas sobre o sucesso do projeto.
2. to feel uncertain or skeptical about something
He doubts that she will arrive on time.
Ele duvida que ela chegará na hora.
3. lack of trust or belief in someone
There are no doubts about his abilities.
Não há dúvidas sobre suas habilidades.
Synonyms
uncertaintiesmisgivingssuspicionshesitationsquestionsskepticism
Antonyms
certaintyconfidenceconvictionfaithbelieftrust

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dúvidas
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dúvidas
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
dúvidas
No significant regional variation
Portugal
dúvidas
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

without a doubt
beyond a shadow of a doubt
in doubt
cast doubt on something
give someone the benefit of the doubt
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