B2 Expression Formal

No cabe duda de que

There's no doubt that

Meaning

Expresses certainty about a statement.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, this is frequently used in political talk shows to emphasize a point against an opponent. Mexicans often add 'la menor' to make it sound more emphatic and personal. Argentines use it in formal debates, but they might prefer 'Sin lugar a dudas' for variety. Used in professional settings to show respect and authority when speaking to superiors.

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The Indicative Rule

Always use the indicative after this phrase. Since you are stating a fact, the subjunctive is incorrect.

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Sounding Professional

Use this in emails or presentations to sound more authoritative and prepared.

Meaning

Expresses certainty about a statement.

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The Indicative Rule

Always use the indicative after this phrase. Since you are stating a fact, the subjunctive is incorrect.

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Sounding Professional

Use this in emails or presentations to sound more authoritative and prepared.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

No cabe ______ de que el proyecto es un éxito.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: duda

The phrase is 'No cabe duda de que'.

Choose the correct preposition.

No cabe duda ___ que vendrán.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de

The phrase requires the preposition 'de' before 'que'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Crees que ganaremos? B: ________, somos los mejores.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No cabe duda de que

The context implies certainty.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

Which situation is best for 'No cabe duda de que'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Formal business meeting

It is a formal expression of certainty.

🎉 Score: /4

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

No cabe ______ de que el proyecto es un éxito.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: duda

The phrase is 'No cabe duda de que'.

Choose the correct preposition. Choose B1

No cabe duda ___ que vendrán.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de

The phrase requires the preposition 'de' before 'que'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: ¿Crees que ganaremos? B: ________, somos los mejores.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No cabe duda de que

The context implies certainty.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching B1

Which situation is best for 'No cabe duda de que'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Formal business meeting

It is a formal expression of certainty.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions

Only if the phrase is negated, which is rare. Stick to the indicative.

Yes, it sounds a bit stiff. Use 'Seguro' instead.

It means 'to fit'.

Related Phrases

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Sin duda alguna

synonym

Without any doubt

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No hay duda

similar

There is no doubt

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Indudablemente

similar

Undoubtedly

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No me cabe la menor duda

builds on

I don't have the slightest doubt

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