How to Say "left hanging" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “left hanging” is “colgando” — B2 level.
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Adjective/AdverbialB2informal/business
abandoned or forgotten

Examples
Tenemos varios proyectos importantes que quedaron colgando.
We have several important projects that were left pending/unresolved.
La computadora se quedó colgando y tuve que reiniciarla.
The computer got stuck/froze and I had to restart it.
Use with QUEDAR
When used with the verb 'quedar' (to remain/to be left), 'colgando' describes the state of being unfinished or unresolved: 'El tema quedó colgando' (The topic was left unresolved).
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