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“suspect” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/sospeˈtʃaɾ/

Example

Yo sospecho que ella no vendrá.

I suspect that she will not come.

Illustration for sospechar (suspect)

How to say “suspect” in Spanish

“Suspect” in Spanish is sospechar.

A thought bubble with scattered puzzle pieces above a person's head.

Full entry for sospechar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sospechar

La policía sospecha del conductor.

The police suspect the driver.

Tips for using sospechar

  • Because sospechar can sound accusatory when applied to someone, everyday speech often precedes it with hedges such as 'tengo la impresión de que' or 'me da la sensación de que'.

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