Suspensión (en. Suspension)
/suspenˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Temporary interruption of a process or activity.
The suspension of classes was announced by the principal.
La suspensión de clases fue anunciada por el director.
State of being hung or in the air, without support.
The object remained in suspension after being thrown.
El objeto quedó en suspensión después de ser lanzado.
Decision to temporarily halt a service or rights.
The suspension of the contract was carried out after a breach.
La suspensión del contrato se realizó tras un incumplimiento.
Etymology
From Latin 'suspensio, suspensio' meaning 'action of suspending.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
suspension of guarantees
Interruption of fundamental rights in an emergency situation.
suspensión de garantías
provisional suspension
Temporary measure imposed by a judicial authority.
suspensión provisional
suspension of payments
Inability to meet payment obligations.
suspensión de pagos
Related Words
suspend
Temporarily stop something.
suspender
suspended
State of doubt or expectation.
suspenso
suspension on probation
Measure that allows avoiding a conviction if certain conditions are met.
suspensión a prueba
Slang Meanings
Stop everything abruptly.
The boss issued the suspension and everyone stopped.
El jefe dio la suspensión y todos se detuvieron.
Temporarily disconnect from something.
I need a break from work to rest.
Necesito una suspensión de mi trabajo para descansar.