sospecho
soh-SPEH-choh
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Suspecting Facts vs. Emotions
When you use 'sospechar que' (I suspect that...) to state what you believe is a fact, the verb that follows usually stays in its normal, regular form (the indicative mood). This is because you are expressing a likely reality, not a wish or doubt.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'de' with people
Mistake: "Sospecho al jefe."
Correction: Sospecho del jefe. (When you suspect a specific person, the verb needs the small word 'de' right before the person.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Pienso'
Using 'sospecho' is much stronger than saying 'pienso' (I think). It implies you have a genuine feeling of mistrust or impending trouble.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sospecho
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is the noun form related to 'sospecho'?
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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.