What is the Spanish word for "hesitate"?

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

English

hesitate

Spanish

dudar

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Alternative translations of "hesitate"

dudar
vacilar
titubear
hesitar

Examples of how to use "hesitate" in Spanish

English
Please do not hesitate to ask for help.
Spanish
Por favor, no dudes en pedir ayuda.
English
I hesitate before answering tricky questions.
Spanish
Dudo antes de responder preguntas complicadas.
English
She hesitated when the phone rang.
Spanish
Ella dudó cuando sonó el teléfono.
English
They are hesitating about the job offer.
Spanish
Ellos están dudando sobre la oferta de trabajo.
English
We have hesitated to call him earlier.
Spanish
Hemos dudado en llamarlo antes.

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