Sospechosa (en. Suspicious)
/sospeˈtʃosa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That raises doubts about its truthfulness or integrity.
His behavior was very suspicious during the investigation.
Su comportamiento era muy sospechoso durante la investigación.
That is the object of suspicion by someone.
That person's attitude seems suspicious to me.
La actitud de esa persona me parece sospechosa.
Related to something that can be considered incorrect or illegal.
The company's financial transactions are suspicious.
Las transacciones financieras de la empresa son sospechosas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'suspiciosus', meaning 'that produces suspicion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suspicious attitude
a disposition that generates distrust.
sospechosa actitud
suspicious person
an individual who presents reasons to be doubted.
persona sospechosa
suspicious situation
a circumstance that seems anomalous or irregular.
situación sospechosa
Related Words
suspicion
Belief that something is true without having proof.
sospecha
to suspect
Forming an opinion without certainty.
sospechar
distrust
Lack of trust in someone or something.
desconfianza
Slang Meanings
Exhibiting strange behavior.
That girl is very suspicious; she never says where she comes from.
Esa chica es muy sospechosa, nunca dice de dónde viene.
Something that does not seem genuine.
That document looks very suspicious.
Ese documento se ve muy sospechoso.