What is the Spanish word for "hesitant"?

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

English

hesitant

Spanish

vacilante

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Alternative translations of "hesitant"

dudoso
titubeante
indeciso
reticente

Examples of how to use "hesitant" in Spanish

English
She was hesitant to share her secret.
Spanish
Ella dudó en compartir su secreto.
English
She was hesitant to answer the question.
Spanish
Ella dudó en responder a la pregunta.
English
The boy looked hesitant before entering class.
Spanish
El niño parecía dudoso antes de entrar a clase.
English
I felt hesitant about trying the new food.
Spanish
Sentí dudas al probar la comida nueva.
English
They seemed hesitant and waited for permission.
Spanish
Parecían indecisos y esperaron permiso.

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