What is the Spanish word for "hesitation"?

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

English

hesitation

Spanish

duda

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Alternative translations of "hesitation"

duda
vacilación
titubeo
indecisión
vacilamiento

Examples of how to use "hesitation" in Spanish

English
She answered without any hesitation.
Spanish
Ella respondió sin ninguna duda.
English
She answered without any hesitation.
Spanish
Ella respondió sin ninguna duda.
English
There was a slight hesitation before he spoke.
Spanish
Hubo una ligera duda antes de que él hablara.
English
I noticed his hesitation and waited patiently.
Spanish
Noté su duda y esperé pacientemente.
English
Her hesitation cost her the job opportunity.
Spanish
Su duda le costó la oportunidad de trabajo.

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