B2 Collocation 正式

Expresar dudas

Express doubts

意思

To communicate feelings of uncertainty or skepticism.

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文化背景

In Spanish academic and political culture, expressing doubts is seen as a sign of critical thinking and is highly encouraged in debates. Mexicans may use 'diminutivos' (duditas) or phrases like 'tengo una pequeña duda' to soften the expression and avoid appearing confrontational. In Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires, discourse can be more direct and intellectualized. 'Expresar dudas' is common in psychological and philosophical discussions. Colombian formal speech is often very polite and uses 'usted' even in expressing doubts to maintain a respectful distance.

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Use 'Dudas Razonables'

If you want to sound extra smart in a debate, use 'expresar dudas razonables' (to express reasonable doubts). It's a very high-level collocation.

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Subjunctive Alert

Always remember that 'Expresar dudas de que...' is a major trigger for the subjunctive. If you use the indicative there, it's a clear sign of a lower level.

意思

To communicate feelings of uncertainty or skepticism.

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Use 'Dudas Razonables'

If you want to sound extra smart in a debate, use 'expresar dudas razonables' (to express reasonable doubts). It's a very high-level collocation.

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Subjunctive Alert

Always remember that 'Expresar dudas de que...' is a major trigger for the subjunctive. If you use the indicative there, it's a clear sign of a lower level.

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Softening the Blow

In many Latin American countries, adding 'la verdad' before expressing doubts makes you sound more sincere and less like you're just complaining.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'expresar' in the present tense.

Yo __________ mis dudas sobre el nuevo proyecto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: expreso

The subject is 'Yo', so the present tense ending is -o.

Which sentence uses the subjunctive correctly?

El jefe expresó dudas de que...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: el equipo termine hoy.

'Expresar dudas de que' triggers the subjunctive mood ('termine').

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the pairs

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are common collocations with 'duda'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate formal phrase.

A: ¿Qué le parece la propuesta? B: Sinceramente, me gustaría __________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: expresar algunas dudas

In a formal setting, 'expresar algunas dudas' is the most professional way to show uncertainty.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'expresar' in the present tense. Fill Blank A2

Yo __________ mis dudas sobre el nuevo proyecto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: expreso

The subject is 'Yo', so the present tense ending is -o.

Which sentence uses the subjunctive correctly? Choose B2

El jefe expresó dudas de que...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: el equipo termine hoy.

'Expresar dudas de que' triggers the subjunctive mood ('termine').

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a-1, b-2, c-3

These are common collocations with 'duda'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate formal phrase. dialogue_completion B2

A: ¿Qué le parece la propuesta? B: Sinceramente, me gustaría __________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: expresar algunas dudas

In a formal setting, 'expresar algunas dudas' is the most professional way to show uncertainty.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

Mostly, yes. In casual talk, you'd just say 'No sé' or 'No estoy seguro'. Use 'expresar dudas' when you want to be taken seriously.

Yes, if you have exactly one specific question. 'Quisiera expresar una duda sobre el punto tres'.

'Cuestionar' is more active and can be aggressive. 'Expresar dudas' is more about your internal state of uncertainty.

Not always, but 'sobre', 'acerca de', and 'respecto a' are the most common. You can also say 'expresar dudas de que...' followed by a verb.

Yes, you can express doubts *to* someone. 'Le expresé mis dudas al gerente'.

相关表达

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Poner en tela de juicio

similar

To put something under scrutiny or doubt.

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Cuestionar

synonym

To question.

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Despejar dudas

contrast

To clear up doubts.

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Sin lugar a dudas

contrast

Without a shadow of a doubt.

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