What is the Spanish word for "dodgy"?

Learn how to say "dodgy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dodgy

Spanish

dudoso

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Alternative translations of "dodgy"

peligroso
engañoso
sospechoso

Examples of how to use "dodgy" in Spanish

English
That part of town is a bit dodgy.
Spanish
Esa parte del barrio es un poco peligrosa.
English
That car looks a bit dodgy to drive.
Spanish
Ese coche parece un poco peligroso para conducir.
English
I felt the deal sounded dodgy and risky.
Spanish
Sentí que el trato sonaba sospechoso y arriesgado.
English
Her story about the money was dodgy.
Spanish
Su historia sobre el dinero era sospechosa.
English
He avoided the dodgy-looking neighborhood at night.
Spanish
Él evitó el barrio de aspecto peligroso por la noche.

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