Weekend Subjunctive Practice 10: Dudar que
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hilo! Each weekend, Cordobesa and I will present a different topic on everybodys favorite subject the subjunctive!
We will give an explanation of the topic, and a couple of examples.
Write sentences at least 5 words long. Write your Spanish sentence, and include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by Cordobesa in the comments section. Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.)
Post pictures if youd like, and dont forget to vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the topic as well as the number of votes.
¡Vamos allá!
Weekend Subjunctive Practice 10: Dudar que
Explanation:
If there is a doubt in your mind that something will happen, or is happening, dudar que can be used, and it is followed by the subjunctive.
Examples:
Dudo que Pati vaya a México este verano (porque no tiene suficiente dinero).
I doubt that Patti is going to Mexico this summer (because she doesnt have enough money).
¿Dudas que esté diciendo la verdad?
Literal translation: Do you doubt that Im telling the truth?
More natural translation: Dont you think Im telling the truth?
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11 Answers
Él duda que nadie venga al teatro esta noche. Llueve mucho hoy y dudo que vaya a terminar pronto.
He doubts that anyone will come to the theatre tonight. There is a lot of rain and I doubt that it will finish soon.

Dudo mucho que este gato padezca de falta de confianza en sí mismo.
I doubt that this cat suffers from lack of confidence.
Regalé un curso de español a mi marido pero dudo que vaya a aprender. Se nota que el paquete sigue en la mesa sin abrir.
I gave my husband a Spanish-course but I doubt he'll learn. The parcel still seems to be lying unopened on the table.
Dudo mucho que haya llegado a tiempo para pillar el tren.
I really doubt he has gotten there on time to catch the train..

I doubt they will rent a studio for work.
Dudo que arrienden un estudio para el trabajo.
Dudo que el jurado lo declare culpable.
I doubt that the jury will find him guilty.

¿Duda que tenga las técnicas de sigilo?
Do you doubt that I have stealth techniques?

Dudo que te devuelva el libro que le prestaste
I doubt that he'll give you back the book that you lent him.
Dudo que va a llover llueva mañana aquí en Las Vegas.
I doubt that it will rain tomorrow here in Las Vegas.

I'm so late in posting, I doubt Cordobesa or Tosh will see this.
Llego tarde para subir mi frase, dudo que Cordobesa y Tosh vean a ver esto.

Dudo que el resultado del campeonato nacional de fútbol americano universitario le importe a la mayoría en este sitio, pero quizás sea importante para unos pocos además de mí, y quizás algunos de estos también deseen que gane el mismo equipo gane que yo.
I doubt that the result of the College National Football Championship matters to the majority at this site, but perhaps it is important to a few in addition to me, and perhaps some of those also desire that the same team wins that I do.
