sospechosa
/sohs-peh-CHOH-sah/
suspicious
A woman acting in a suspicious manner, hiding her face.
sospechosa(adjective)
suspicious
?when describing a woman or a feminine thing that seems untrustworthy
fishy
?informal way to say something doesn't feel right
,shady
?describing a person or situation that might be dishonest
📝 In Action
Esa maleta abandonada parece muy sospechosa.
A2That abandoned suitcase looks very suspicious.
No confío en ella, tiene una actitud sospechosa.
B1I don't trust her; she has a suspicious attitude.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Ending
Because this word ends in 'a', it must be used with feminine words like 'la caja' (the box) or 'la mujer' (the woman).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "El hombre es sospechosa."
Correction: Change the 'a' to 'o' (sospechoso) when talking about a man or a masculine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Situations
Use this word when your gut tells you something isn't right about a situation or a person's behavior.
A female suspect being identified under a bright light.
📝 In Action
La sospechosa vestía una chaqueta roja.
B1The suspect (female) was wearing a red jacket.
La policía interrogó a la principal sospechosa.
B2The police questioned the main suspect.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'La'
When using this as a noun for a person, always use 'la' before it to show you are talking about a woman.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional Context
In legal or news contexts, this word is very precise—it means someone is under investigation but not yet proven guilty.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sospechosa
Question 1 of 2
If you see a woman acting strangely in a store, you might describe her as:
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'sospechosa' for a man?
No. For a man, you must use the masculine form: 'sospechoso'.
Does 'sospechosa' always mean someone committed a crime?
Not necessarily! It can just mean that something feels weird or untrustworthy, like a 'sospechosa' smell in the kitchen.