Interrogado (en. Interrogated)

/interroɣaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has been the subject of an interrogation.
The interrogated could not answer all the questions.
El interrogado no pudo responder a todas las preguntas.
In a legal context, one who is subjected to questioning by the authority.
The lawyer was present while the detainee was being interrogated.
El abogado estuvo presente mientras se interrogaba al detenido.

Etymology

From the verb 'interrogate', through the suffix -ado, which indicates an action performed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be interrogated
To undergo a process of questioning before an authority.
ser interrogado
to interrogate someone
To ask someone questions to obtain information.
interrogar a alguien
legal interrogation
Formal process of questioning in a judicial context.
interrogatorio legal

Related Words

question
A person who asks questions.
interrogante
interrogation
A set of questions asked to a person.
interrogatorio
to interrogate
The action of asking someone questions.
interrogar

Slang Meanings

Asked insistently.
He seemed very interrogated during the debate.
Se mostró muy interrogado durante el debate.
Subjected to pressure to provide answers.
I felt interrogated in that meeting.
Me sentí interrogado en esa reunión.