Sospecho (en. I suspect)

/sosˈpe.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To believe that someone is involved in an incorrect or misleading activity.

I suspect that he isn't telling me the truth.

Sospecho que él no me dice la verdad.

To believe that something is true based on clues or evidence, even if it is not certain.

I suspect that it is raining because I hear thunder.

Sospecho que está lloviendo porque oigo truenos.

To doubt someone's sincerity or good intentions.

I always suspect his motives.

Siempre sospecho de sus motivos.

From Latin 'suspectus', participle of 'suspicere'.

I suspect that

Indicates an opinion or belief about something, even if there is no certainty.

sospecho que

to have suspicions

It means to have doubts or concerns about someone's behavior or intention.

tener sospechas

suspicion

Doubt or mistrust that one has about something or someone.

sospecha

distrust

Lack of trust in something or someone.

desconfianza

clue

Sign or evidence that may lead to a conclusion.

indicio

To have a hunch

I suspect that this is going to turn out badly.

Yo sospecho que esto va a salir mal.

To distrust someone

Since he didn't arrive at the party, I suspect his attitude.

Desde que no llegó a la fiesta, sospecho de su actitud.