What is the Spanish word for "skeptical"?

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

English

skeptical

Spanish

escéptico

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Alternative translations of "skeptical"

incrédulo
dudoso
desconfiado
escéptica

Examples of how to use "skeptical" in Spanish

English
I am very skeptical about his promises.
Spanish
Estoy muy escéptico acerca de sus promesas.
English
I am skeptical about that new diet.
Spanish
Soy escéptico respecto a esa nueva dieta.
English
She looked skeptical when he explained.
Spanish
Ella parecía escéptica cuando él explicó.
English
Teachers were skeptical of the quick answer.
Spanish
Los profesores eran escépticos ante la respuesta rápida.
English
He sounded skeptical during the interview.
Spanish
Él sonó escéptico durante la entrevista.

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I am very skeptical about his promises.

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