Investigado (en. Investigated)

/in-vesti-'ɣa-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Who has been the subject of inquiry or investigation.
The case of the investigated has attracted media attention.
El caso del investigado ha llamado la atención de los medios.

Etymology

From the verb investigar, which originates from the Latin 'investigare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investigated by the police
A person who is being reviewed by law enforcement.
investigado por la policía
to be investigated
To be under the analysis of an investigation.
ser investigado
investigate thoroughly
To conduct a complete inquiry about someone.
investigar a fondo

Related Words

to investigate
Verb that means to examine something in depth to discover the truth.
investigar
investigation
Action of investigating; search for information.
investigación
investigator
A person who is dedicated to research.
investigador

Slang Meanings

A person about whom there are suspicions.
That guy is being investigated by the police, watch out.
Ese tipo está investigado por la policía, cuidao.
Someone involved in legal troubles.
Now he is an investigated person, he cannot leave the house.
Ahora es un investigado, no puede salir de la casa.