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How to Say "questionable" in Spanish

The Spanish word forquestionableis sospechosoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
involving ethics or legitimacy
A person partially hidden behind a green bush, looking out with an expression of doubt and suspicion.

Examples

Encontraron un paquete sospechoso debajo de la mesa.

They found a suspicious package under the table.

Su comportamiento era muy sospechoso cuando le preguntamos por el dinero.

His behavior was very suspicious when we asked him about the money.

Me parece sospechosa esa oferta de trabajo; pagan demasiado.

That job offer seems doubtful to me; they pay too much.

Matching Endings

As an adjective, 'sospechoso' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. For a feminine noun like 'persona,' you must say 'persona sospechosa.'

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