en entredicho

en entredicho(
ehn
 
ehn
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treh
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dee
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choh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in doubt
Debido al rechazo generalizado, la firma del tratado de paz quedó en entredicho.Due to widespread rejection, the signing of the peace agreement is in doubt.
b. questionable
La eficacia del nuevo procedimiento para pagar los almuerzos en el colegio está en entredicho.The efficiency of the new lunch payment system at school is questionable.
c. in question
El futuro de la empresa estaba en entredicho después de un año entero de pérdidas.The future of the company was in question after a whole year of losses.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
La falta de interés del carpintero pone en entredicho su capacidad para completar el trabajo.The carpenter's lack of interest calls into question his capacity to complete the job.
El capitán del equipo puso en entredicho la honestidad del árbitro.The team captain cast doubt on the referee's honesty.
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