Suspendido (en. Suspended)
/sus.penˈdi.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has been temporarily interrupted.
The flight was suspended due to bad weather.
El vuelo fue suspendido por mal tiempo.
Used to describe a person who has been removed from their duties.
The teacher was suspended for a month.
El profesor fue suspendido por un mes.
To be in a situation of waiting or uncertainty.
He was suspended between hope and fear.
Quedó suspendido entre la esperanza y el temor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'suspendĕre', which means 'to hang' or 'to stop'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suspended in the air
Uncertain or indefinite situation.
suspendido en el aire
to be suspended
To be in a state of inactivity or inaction.
estar suspendido
to suspend a service
To temporarily interrupt a service.
suspender un servicio
Related Words
suspension
Act of suspending something.
suspensión
suspensor
An element that serves to support or stabilize.
suspensor
suspensive
That has the ability to suspend.
suspensivo
Slang Meanings
Refers to a state of prolonged inactivity.
That project is suspended, like a movie that never premieres.
Ese proyecto está suspendido, como una película que nunca se estrena.
Indicates that someone is not functioning at their maximum capacity.
Since he had that fall, it seems like he's suspended at work.
Desde que tuvo esa caída, parece que está suspendido en el trabajo.