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    Suspensos (en. Failures)

    /susˈpensos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Grades or marks indicating that a student has not passed an exam.
    The student received several suspensions during the term.
    El estudiante recibió varios suspensos en el trimestre.
    A situation of uncertainty or waiting.
    The results are pending until next week.
    Los resultados quedaron en suspenso hasta la próxima semana.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'suspender', which comes from the Latin 'suspensum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to remain in suspense
    To be in a situation of waiting or uncertainty.
    quedarse en suspenso
    to have suspensions
    To have grades that are not passing.
    tener suspensos
    absolute suspension
    When no exam is passed.
    suspenso absoluto
    temporary suspension
    A situation in which something is awaiting resolution.
    suspenso temporal

    Related Words

    suspend
    To nullify or annul an obligation.
    suspender
    failing
    A person who has not passed an exam or course.
    reprobado
    passing
    A grade indicating that an exam has been passed.
    aprobado

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to students at risk of not graduating.
    That boy is on the list of 'suspensions' who don’t know if they will pass the year.
    Ese chico está en la lista de los 'suspensos' que no saben si pasan el año.
    A situation in which someone is unsure about their academic future.
    After the exams, everyone is in 'suspense mode' until the grades arrive.
    Después de los exámenes, todos están en 'modo suspenso' hasta que lleguen las notas.