Sospechado (en. Suspected)

/sospeˈxaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person or thing over which there is suspicion or indications of something negative.
The suspect was called to testify by the police.
El sospechado fue llamado a declarar por la policía.
Something that is assumed or believed without conclusive evidence.
His behavior was suspected, but there was no evidence.
Su comportamiento era sospechado, pero no se tenía evidencia.
It is used to describe someone who is the object of doubt or mistrust.
The suspected fraudster had to prove his innocence.
El sospechado de fraude tenía que demostrar su inocencia.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'sospechar', which comes from the Latin 'suspicāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suspected of a crime
It refers to someone who is accused or insinuated of having committed a crime.
sospechado de un crimen
suspected of fraud
It refers to a person who is considered guilty of deception or fraud without definitive evidence.
sospechado de fraude

Related Words

suspicion
Belief or idea that something is true without sufficient proof.
sospecha
to suspect
To doubt or have a unclear impression about something.
sospechar
suspicious
That causes suspicion, that is doubtful or considered guilty.
sospechoso

Slang Meanings

It refers to someone who is considered unreliable.
That guy is a suspect, you shouldn’t trust him.
Ese tipo es un sospechado, no deberías confiar en él.
Person involved in a rumor or gossip.
They say he is a suspect in the office, he is always in the middle of the drama.
Dicen que es un sospechado en la oficina, siempre está en medio de la drama.