duvidar

Senses

1. 1.

   to doubt

   to have doubts or uncertainty about something

2. 2.

   to distrust, to question

   to lack confidence in someone or something

3. 3.

   to challenge, to dare (someone)

   to express disbelief that someone can do something

Examples

• "Eu duvido que ele chegue a tempo."

  I doubt (that) he'll arrive on time.

• "Nunca duvidei da sua capacidade."

  I never doubted your ability.

• "Você duvida de mim? Então me duvida!"

  You doubt me? Then challenge me!

Usage

Commonly followed by "de" (duvidar de alguém/algo) or "que" + subjunctive clause. In colloquial speech, "me duvida!" means "I dare you!" or "just try it!". Not to be confused with "ter dúvida" (to have a question/doubt).