Suspendida (en. Suspended)

/suspenˈdida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is hung or stopped in the air.
The lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
La lámpara está suspendida del techo.
That has been interrupted or temporarily stopped.
The exam was suspended due to rain.
El examen fue suspendido debido a la lluvia.
That has been left pending or unresolved.
His job application was suspended.
Su solicitud de empleo quedó suspendida.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'suspender', from the Latin 'suspendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suspended in the air
Not in contact with the ground or surface.
suspendida en el aire
suspended by a thread
In a situation of instability or uncertainty.
suspendida de un hilo
suspended in time
In a state of prolonged waiting.
suspendida en el tiempo

Related Words

suspension
Temporary interruption of something.
suspensión
to suspend
To stop or hang something in the air.
suspender
suspendable
That can be suspended.
suspensible

Slang Meanings

To be waiting for something.
I am suspended waiting for the job response.
Estoy suspendido esperando la respuesta del trabajo.
Said of an activity that is not being carried out.
The party is suspended due to bad weather.
La fiesta está suspendida por el mal tiempo.