Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
suspicacia
Pronunciation
IPA/suspiˈkaθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounsuspicion
Example
Su actitud despertó suspicacia en el grupo.
His attitude aroused suspicion in the group.
More examples
Cuando explicó su versión, algunos escucharon con suspicacia.
When he explained his version, some listened with suspicion.
Core concept
A settled tendency to interpret others' actions as deliberately dishonest.
Common phrases
despertar suspicacia
arouse suspicion
sentir suspicacia
feel suspicion
Similar words
sospecha: An uneasy belief that a person or event may be hiding wrongdoing or deceit.
desconfianza: A steady lack of trust in someone's words, promises, or reliability.
recelo: A guarded wariness that a person or situation may pose danger or risk.
Definition in Spanish
Actitud de recelo persistente hacia personas o situaciones, que lleva a interpretar señales vagas como indicios de engaño.
Word origin
The Spanish noun traces back via medieval Latin to Latin suspicari 'to mistrust', so the formation emphasizes an ongoing or habitual suspicion rather than a single hunch.
Usage tips
- Often appears with verbs such as despertar, mostrar or provocar, and in casual speech speakers frequently prefer sospecha or desconfianza instead.