duvidar

[du.vi.ˈdar]

verb

to doubt

1. to feel uncertainty or lack of conviction about something

I doubt his sincerity.

Duvido da sinceridade dele.

2. to question or express skepticism about something

Don't doubt my words.

Não duvide das minhas palavras.

3. to hesitate or be uncertain about doing something

She doubted whether to accept the offer.

Ela duvidou se aceitava a oferta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

duvidar

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

duvidar

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

duvidar de si mesmo - to doubt oneself

sem dúvida - without a doubt

fora de dúvida - beyond doubt

pôr em dúvida - to call into question

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