suscitar
“suscitar” means “to give rise to” in Spanish (causing a reaction or feeling).
to give rise toAlso: to spark, to raise
📝 In Action
La nueva película ha suscitado mucho interés entre los jóvenes.
B1The new movie has sparked a lot of interest among young people.
Sus palabras suscitaron una gran polémica en las redes sociales.
B2His words gave rise to a great controversy on social media.
El informe suscita dudas sobre la seguridad del edificio.
C1The report raises doubts about the safety of the building.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suscitar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these things is most likely to be 'suscitado'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'suscitare,' which means to lift up, wake up, or stir up.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suscitar' a common word in daily conversation?
Not really. It's more common in books, newspapers, or formal speeches. In casual talk, people usually use 'causar' or 'dar'.
Can I use 'suscitar' for positive things?
Yes! You can 'suscitar interés' (spark interest) or 'suscitar admiración' (arouse admiration).
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, like 'hablar' or 'cantar'.