English–Spanish
“suspicious” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reθeˈloso/
Example
No confío en él; estoy receloso.
I don't trust him; I'm suspicious.
How to say “suspicious” in Spanish
“Suspicious” in Spanish is receloso.
Someone folding arms and glancing sideways with guarded eyes.
Example sentences with receloso
Al escuchar rumores, me puse receloso.
On hearing rumors, I became suspicious.
Tips for using receloso
- Often used with estar (estar receloso) to mark a current feeling, while desconfiado more often labels a distrustful personality.
Other Spanish words for “suspicious”
Tu explicación suena sospechosa.
Your explanation sounds suspicious.