Doubt can be a good thing. The reason: it makes you think about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. It makes you pause before making decisions lest they turn out to be wrong. But sometimes it can be difficult to politely and professionally express our doubts about new ideas and projects.

Give some of these phrases a try at your next meeting. 🤓

I have my doubts.

Spanish: Tengo mis dudas.

Meaning: I have reasons for feeling uncertain about a new endeavor, idea or project.

Example: I have my doubts about our new hire.

I can’t help feeling/thinking that…

Spanish: No puedo evitar sentir que…

Meaning: It seems natural that I feel or think that… We usually use this as a way to justify our intuitions or opinions.

Example: I can’t help feeling this investment is a little too risky.

I’m not 100% convinced.

Spanish: No estoy convencido/a al 100%.

Meaning: I’m feeling unsure about something.

Example: Our client is still not 100% convinced by our solution.

I’m a bit wary about/to…

Spanish: Estoy un poco cauteloso/a sobre..

Meaning: We need to be careful with this idea because it seems risky or dangerous.

Example: I’m wary to make this deal without holding a face-to-face meeting first.

I’m a little reluctant to…

Spanish: Estoy un poco reticente a…

Meaning: I’m not really sure I want to…

Example: My boss was reluctant to admit he was wrong.

Try out using some of these phrases in the comments below!