Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
sospechoso
Pronunciation
IPA/sospeˈtʃoso/
Meaning
- adjectivesuspicious
Example
Tu explicación suena sospechosa.
Your explanation sounds suspicious.
More examples
Notaron a una persona sospechosa merodeando cerca de la puerta.
They noticed a suspicious person loitering near the door.
Core concept
A scene or action that looks odd or fishy to onlookers.
Common phrases
tener aspecto sospechoso
look suspicious
comportamiento sospechoso
suspicious behavior
persona sospechosa
suspicious person
Similar words
dudoso: Leaves doubt about whether something is trustworthy or true.
extraño: Differs from the norm in a way that looks odd or out of place.
raro: Rare or unusual occurrence that feels strange to experience.
cuestionable: Shows motives or conduct that raise concerns about ethics or rules.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa dudas o desconfianza en quien observa, por la conducta, las palabras o las circunstancias.
Word origin
An adjective built on sospecha plus -oso, where -oso makes adjectives meaning 'filled with' the noun's quality, with sospecha derived from Latin suspicāre.
Usage tips
- In casual speech sospechoso often simply means 'odd' or 'fishy' rather than implying criminal guilt, so context decides whether it is a light judgment or a legal label.