Sospechoso (en. Suspicious)

/sospeˈtʃoso/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Causing distrust or suspicion.
The man's behavior was very suspicious.
El comportamiento del hombre era muy sospechoso.
Refers to something that seems to be related to illicit activity.
The financial transactions were suspicious.
Las transacciones financieras eran sospechosas.
Said of a person: that is under suspicion of having committed a crime.
The suspect was arrested by the police.
El sospechoso fue arrestado por la policía.

Etymology

From Latin 'suspiciosus', from 'suspicio', meaning suspicion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

habitual suspect
A person who is frequently suspected of crimes.
sospechoso habitual
to be suspicious
To be in a situation or condition that raises doubts or mistrust.
estar sospechoso
suspicious look
A look that conveys distrust or suspicion.
mirada sospechosa

Related Words

suspicion
Belief that something is true or that someone has made a mistake.
sospecha
to suspect
To believe that something is true without having evidence.
sospechar

Slang Meanings

Weirdo
That guy is a weirdo; he always gives off a suspicious vibe.
Ese chico es un tipo raro, siempre da la impresión de ser sospechoso.
Crazy
The story he told sounds really crazy; it almost seems suspicious.
La historia que contó suena muy loca, casi parece sospechosa.