sospechar
“sospechar” means “to suspect” in Spanish (believing someone did something wrong).
to suspect
Also: to have a hunch, to mistrust
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La policía sospecha de su vecino.
A2The police suspect his neighbor.
Sospecho que nos están ocultando algo.
B1I suspect they are hiding something from us.
No tengo pruebas, pero lo sospechaba desde hace tiempo.
B1I don't have proof, but I've suspected it for a long time.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I suspect him' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'suspectare', which means to look at secretly or to mistreat with one's eyes.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sospechar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, making it very easy to conjugate.
Can I use 'sospechar' for positive things?
Technically yes, if it's a hunch (e.g., 'I suspect you'll like this gift'), but it usually carries a slightly cautious or negative tone.