Suspenso (en. Suspense)

/susˈpenso/

Slang Meanings

To be in a critical situation in an exam or evaluation.
I failed the course, I have to make it up.
Me quedó en suspenso, tengo que recuperar la materia.
To feel anxious or nervous about an unexpected outcome.
I am in suspense waiting for the response to my application.
Estoy en suspenso esperando la respuesta de mi aplicación.