sospechar
sos-peh-CHAR
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' with people
When you suspect a specific person, you usually add the word 'de' before the person's name or pronoun. For example: 'Sospecho de ti' (I suspect you).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'de'
Mistake: "Sospecho el vecino."
Correction: Sospecho del vecino. Use 'de' when the object of your suspicion is a person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Hunches vs. Crimes
If you are following it with an action, use 'que'. 'Sospecho que va a llover' (I suspect it's going to rain).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sospechar
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I suspect him' in Spanish?
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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.