investigado
“investigado” means “investigated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
investigated, under investigation
Also: researched
📝 In Action
El caso investigado por la policía es muy confidencial.
B1The case investigated by the police is very confidential.
Es un tema poco investigado por los científicos.
B2It is a topic that has been little researched by scientists.
suspect, the person under investigation
📝 In Action
El investigado se negó a declarar ante el tribunal.
B2The suspect refused to testify before the court.
Los derechos del investigado deben ser respetados.
C1The rights of the person under investigation must be respected.
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Words that translate to "investigado" in Spanish:
investigated→researched→suspect→under investigation→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: investigado
Question 1 of 2
How would you describe a feminine clue (la pista) that has been researched?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'investigatus', which comes from 'investigare'. This literally means 'to follow a footprint' (from 'in' + 'vestigium' meaning 'footprint' or 'track').
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'investigado' always mean a criminal suspect?
Not always! While common in legal settings, it can also describe a scientific topic or a historical fact that has been studied thoroughly.
Is 'investigado' a verb?
It is a form of the verb (the past participle). You use it with the word 'haber' (to have) to say things like 'He investigado' (I have investigated).