sospecho
“sospecho” means “I suspect” in Spanish (I have a feeling something is wrong).
I suspect, I have a suspicion
Also: I doubt
📝 In Action
Sospecho que la reunión va a ser cancelada.
B1I suspect that the meeting is going to be canceled.
No tengo pruebas, pero sospecho de su honestidad.
B2I don't have proof, but I suspect his honesty (I doubt his honesty).
¿Por qué me miras? Sospecho que algo hiciste.
A2Why are you looking at me? I suspect you did something.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: sospecho
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is the noun form related to 'sospecho'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This verb comes from the Latin word *suspicare*, which meant 'to look up at' or 'to look secretly from below,' suggesting the act of observing someone with doubt or mistrust.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'sospecho' means 'I suspect,' how do I say 'I am suspicious'?
You would use the related adjective, *sospechoso*. For example, 'Soy sospechoso' (I am suspicious/I am a suspect) or 'Pareces sospechoso' (You look suspicious).
Is *sospechar* a stem-changing verb?
No, thankfully! *Sospechar* is a completely regular verb, meaning its stem ('sospech-') never changes, making its conjugations very predictable.