suspendido
“suspendido” means “cancelled” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
cancelled, postponed
Also: on hold
📝 In Action
El concierto fue suspendido por la lluvia.
A2The concert was cancelled because of the rain.
Las clases están suspendidas hasta mañana.
A2Classes are called off until tomorrow.
suspended
Also: barred
📝 In Action
El jugador está suspendido por tres partidos.
B1The player is suspended for three games.
Fue suspendido de empleo y sueldo.
B2He was suspended from work without pay.
hanging, suspended
📝 In Action
Es un puente suspendido sobre el abismo.
B2It is a bridge hanging over the abyss.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "suspendido" in Spanish:
barred→failed→flunked→hanging→on hold→postponed→suspended→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: suspendido
Question 1 of 2
If a football match is 'suspendido', what is happening?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'suspendere', combining 'sub' (below) and 'pendere' (to hang). Originally meant to hang something up to stop it from touching the ground.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'suspendido' always mean cancelled forever?
Not necessarily. It often means 'temporarily stopped.' For example, a game might be 'suspendido' for 20 minutes due to rain and then continue later.
How do I say 'I failed my exam' using this word?
In Spain, you would say 'He suspendido el examen.' If you are describing yourself, you can say 'Estoy suspendido.'