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How to Say "inkling" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “inkling” is “sospecha” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a slight indication
A small, wide-eyed cartoon mouse hiding behind a large piece of cheese, peering nervously at a dark shadow approaching from the side, illustrating a feeling of suspicion.

Examples

La policía actuó bajo la sospecha de fraude.

The police acted under the suspicion of fraud.

No tengo ninguna sospecha sobre su honestidad.

I don't have any suspicion about his honesty.

Su comportamiento levantó muchas sospechas.

His behavior raised a lot of suspicions.

Using 'Tener'

To express that you feel suspicious, Spanish uses the verb 'tener' (to have): 'Tengo una sospecha' (I have a suspicion).

Using 'Ser' or 'Estar'

Mistake: “Soy sospecha / Estoy sospecha”

Correction: Use 'Tener una sospecha' (I have a suspicion) or 'Tener sospechas' (I have suspicions).

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