sujeto
“sujeto” means “subject” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
subject, topic
📝 In Action
En la frase 'Ella canta', el sujeto es 'Ella'.
B1In the sentence 'She sings,' the subject is 'She.'
El sujeto de nuestra discusión de hoy es la economía.
B2The subject of our discussion today is the economy.
guy, individual
Also: suspect, fellow
📝 In Action
Vimos a un sujeto sospechoso cerca de la tienda.
A2We saw a suspicious individual near the store.
Ese sujeto siempre llega tarde a las reuniones.
B1That guy always arrives late to the meetings.
La policía está buscando a un sujeto de 40 años.
B2The police are looking for a 40-year-old suspect.
subject to, fastened
Also: subordinate
📝 In Action
La decisión está sujeta a la aprobación del director.
B2The decision is subject to the director's approval.
Ella mantuvo el libro sujeto con ambas manos.
C1She kept the book held tight with both hands.
El descuento está sujeto a ciertas condiciones.
B2The discount is dependent on certain conditions.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "sujeto" in Spanish:
bound→dependent→fastened→fellow→guy→individual→subject→subject to→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sujeto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sujeto' to mean 'dependent on'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'sujeto' comes from the Latin word *subiectus*, which meant 'thrown under' or 'placed beneath.' This gives us the core meaning of being under the control, power, or influence of something else, whether it's a rule (subject to) or a verb (the subject of the action).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'sujeto' means 'guy' or 'grammar subject'?
If 'sujeto' is followed by a description of a person (like 'sospechoso' or 'alto'), it means 'guy' or 'individual.' If you are analyzing a sentence structure, it refers to the grammar part. Context is key!
Is 'sujeto' the same as the verb 'sujetar'?
They are related! 'Sujetar' means 'to hold' or 'to fasten.' 'Sujeto' is the past participle of that verb, which is why it can mean 'held' or 'fastened' when used as an adjective.