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B1 verb #3,500 よく出る 11分で読める

sospechar

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解説 sospechar in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'sospechar' might seem a bit advanced, but you can understand it simply as 'to think' (pensar) or 'to believe' (creer) when you are not 100% sure. Think of it as 'I have a small idea.' For example, if you see clouds, you might say 'Sospecho que va a llover' (I suspect it will rain). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar. Just remember that it is a regular verb ending in -ar. You can use it like 'Yo sospecho,' 'Tú sospechas,' or 'Él sospecha.' It is a useful word for expressing your first guesses about things in Spanish. If you are playing a game like 'Among Us' or a mystery game, this word is very important! You can point at someone and say 'Sospecho de él' (I suspect him). It's a great way to start expressing your opinions and feelings about what is happening around you without needing to be certain.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'sospechar' to describe simple situations and people. You should learn the difference between 'sospechar que' (suspect that...) and 'sospechar de' (suspect someone). At this level, you are likely talking about daily life, so you might say 'Sospecho que mi hermano se comió mi chocolate' (I suspect my brother ate my chocolate). You are beginning to use past tenses, so you can use 'sospeché' (I suspected) for a specific moment or 'sospechaba' (I was suspecting) for a feeling you had for a while. It's a step up from 'creer' because it shows you are looking for clues. When you use 'sospechar,' you sound more like you are investigating a situation. It's a very common word in simple stories or when talking about why someone is acting strangely. Remember: 'sospechar' is the action, and 'la sospecha' is the thing you have (the suspicion).

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'sospechar' in various tenses and contexts. This is the level where you move beyond simple guesses and start using the word to express more nuanced doubts. You will notice that 'sospechar' usually takes the indicative mood because it expresses a belief, even if it's not proven. For example, 'Sospecho que hay un problema con el motor.' You should also learn the related adjective 'sospechoso' (suspicious). If a person looks 'sospechoso,' you 'sospechas de ellos.' At B1, you can use 'sospechar' to talk about social situations, news, and more complex personal feelings. You might hear it in the workplace: 'Sospechamos que la empresa va a cambiar de dueños.' It's also a key word for discussing plots in books or movies. You are starting to understand that 'sospechar' implies a certain lack of trust, which is different from just 'suponer' (to suppose).

At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'sospechar' with its full range of idiomatic and formal applications. You should understand the subtle difference between 'sospechar' and its synonyms like 'recelar' (to be wary) or 'conjeturar' (to conjecture). At this level, you can use 'sospechar' to hypothesize about abstract concepts: 'Se sospecha que la crisis económica fue agravada por la falta de regulación.' You should also be aware of the common mistake 'dequeísmo' (avoiding 'sospechar de que'). You can use the verb in the passive voice or impersonal 'se' constructions ('Se sospecha que...'). This is also the level where you can use it to express irony or sarcasm: 'Sospecho que no has hecho la tarea, ¿verdad?' You understand that 'sospechar' is not just about crimes, but about any situation where the truth is not immediately visible. Your ability to use this verb correctly in professional and academic settings is a sign of your growing fluency.

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At the C1 level, 'sospechar' becomes a tool for precise expression in complex narratives and formal arguments. You should be able to use it to discuss the nuances of intuition versus evidence. You might use it in legal or philosophical contexts: 'La defensa argumentó que no había motivos suficientes para sospechar de la integridad del testigo.' You are also familiar with literary uses and archaic or rare synonyms like 'barruntar.' At this level, you understand how 'sospechar' can carry a heavy weight of distrust or a light touch of intuition depending on the context. You can use it to analyze subtext in literature: 'El autor nos hace sospechar de la fiabilidad del narrador desde el primer capítulo.' You also know how to use the word in complex sentence structures, such as 'Sin que nadie lo sospechara, él ya había planeado su huida.' Your use of 'sospechar' reflects a deep understanding of Spanish syntax and the emotional 'temperature' of the word.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered 'sospechar' as a versatile verb that can be used for the most delicate shades of meaning. You can use it to explore deep psychological states or complex social phenomena. You might use it in a high-level academic paper: 'Es imperativo sospechar de las narrativas hegemónicas que simplifican la realidad histórica.' You understand the etymological roots (suspicere) and how that history informs its current usage in both Spanish and other Romance languages. You can use the noun 'sospecha' in sophisticated phrases like 'estar libre de toda sospecha' or 'bajo la sombra de la sospecha.' Your mastery includes knowing when *not* to use it, choosing instead a more precise word like 'vislumbrar' or 'presentir' if the intuition is more spiritual or visual. At this level, 'sospechar' is part of a vast repertoire of verbs that allow you to navigate the space between truth, appearance, and deception with absolute precision and native-like elegance.

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Sospechar means to suspect or have a hunch about something being true or someone being guilty.
Use 'sospechar que' for facts and 'sospechar de' when referring to a person you distrust.
It is a regular -ar verb, making it easy to conjugate in all Spanish tenses.
Commonly used in mysteries, daily gossip, and scientific or legal theories.

The Spanish verb sospechar is a fundamental tool for expressing intuition, doubt, and the mental process of connecting dots before all the evidence is in. At its core, it means 'to suspect' or 'to have a hunch.' However, its usage spans from everyday domestic doubts to high-stakes legal investigations. When you use sospechar, you are indicating that your mind has formed a hypothesis based on subtle clues, even if you cannot yet prove it. It is the bridge between total ignorance and confirmed knowledge.

Daily Intuition: In casual conversation, we use it to talk about small things: 'Sospecho que va a llover' (I suspect it's going to rain) or 'Sospecho que olvidaste las llaves' (I suspect you forgot the keys). It adds a layer of 'I have a feeling' rather than 'I know for sure.'

La policía empezó a sospechar del vecino cuando notaron que su coartada no tenía sentido durante el interrogatorio.

The verb is transitive, meaning it can take a direct object (the thing suspected) or be used with the preposition de when referring to a person. If you suspect a person of a crime or a lie, you say 'sospechar de alguien.' If you suspect a fact or a situation, you follow it with 'que' (sospechar que...). This distinction is vital for sounding natural in Spanish. Unlike 'creer' (to believe), which suggests a firmer conviction, sospechar carries an inherent shadow of uncertainty and investigation.

The Investigative Context: In journalism and crime fiction, this word is ubiquitous. It describes the moment a detective identifies a 'sospechoso' (suspect). It implies a search for truth behind appearances.

Desde hace tiempo, los científicos sospechan que existe agua líquida en otros planetas de nuestro sistema solar.

Nuance of Distrust: While 'sospechar' can be neutral (suspecting a fact), it often leans toward the negative. You rarely 'sospechar' that someone has a wonderful surprise for you; you usually 'sospechar' that something is wrong, someone is lying, or a plan is failing.

No puedo evitar sospechar de sus verdaderas intenciones después de ver cómo trató a sus antiguos socios.

Si ves a alguien corriendo con una bolsa llena de dinero, es lógico sospechar que algo ilegal ha ocurrido.

In summary, sospechar is the verb of the detective, the scientist, the jealous lover, and the cautious friend. It is a word that looks beneath the surface. Its etymology from the Latin 'suspicere' (to look up at, but also to look at secretly or from below) perfectly captures this sense of observing something that isn't fully in the light.

Using sospechar correctly requires understanding its grammatical 'anchors.' It is a regular -ar verb, which makes its conjugation straightforward, but its syntactic patterns vary depending on what or who is being suspected. There are three primary ways to structure a sentence with this verb.

Pattern 1: Sospechar que + [Clause]: This is the most common way to express a hunch about a fact. You follow the verb with 'que' and a full sentence. Example: 'Sospecho que ellos no vendrán' (I suspect they won't come). Note that we use the indicative mood (vendrán) because the speaker is expressing a belief they hold to be likely true.

Muchos economistas sospechan que los precios seguirán subiendo durante el próximo trimestre fiscal.

The second pattern involves people. When you have a suspicion directed at an individual, you must use the preposition de. This is a common error for English speakers who want to say 'sospecho él' (incorrect). The correct form is 'sospecho de él.'

Pattern 2: Sospechar de + [Person/Entity]: Use this when the focus is on the source of the doubt. Example: 'La directora sospecha de los nuevos empleados' (The director suspects the new employees). This implies distrust in their character or actions.

¿Por qué siempre tienes que sospechar de mí cada vez que pierdes algo en la casa?

The third pattern is used when you suspect a specific thing or event directly without a 'que' clause. This is less common but still used in formal or literary contexts.

Pattern 3: Sospechar + [Noun Object]: Example: 'Sospecho una trampa' (I suspect a trap). Here, 'una trampa' is the direct object. This is punchy and direct, often found in thrillers or dramatic dialogue.

El detective sospechaba una conspiración mucho más grande detrás del robo del diamante.

Using Tenses: In the past tense, use the imperfect 'sospechaba' for ongoing suspicions ('I was suspecting/I had a feeling') and the preterite 'sospeché' for the specific moment the suspicion hit you ('Then, I suspected it').

En cuanto vi su reacción nerviosa, sospeché que me estaba ocultando la verdad sobre el accidente.

Mastering these three patterns will allow you to navigate almost any situation where doubt and intuition are involved. Whether you are discussing a movie plot, a scientific theory, or a personal problem, sospechar provides the necessary nuance of 'thinking something is true without having the proof yet.'

The word sospechar is a staple of Spanish media, literature, and daily gossip. If you turn on a Spanish-language 'telenovela,' you are likely to hear it within the first ten minutes. It is the engine of drama. But it's not just for TV; it's a word used by everyone from police officers to grandmothers.

The News and Crime Reports: In news broadcasts, you will hear: 'Las autoridades sospechan que el incendio fue provocado.' (The authorities suspect the fire was intentional). It is used to report theories before a final verdict is reached.

Los investigadores sospechan de una red de corrupción que involucra a varios funcionarios públicos del ayuntamiento.

In the workplace, sospechar is used to discuss office politics or project issues. 'Sospecho que el jefe no está contento con los resultados' (I suspect the boss isn't happy with the results). It is a way to share concerns without making definitive accusations, which is often more polite in professional settings.

Daily Social Interactions: Friends often use it when discussing relationships. 'Sospecho que Juan y María han roto, ya no se siguen en Instagram.' (I suspect Juan and Maria have broken up; they don't follow each other on Instagram anymore).

Mi madre siempre sospecha de mis amigos cuando llego a casa más tarde de lo habitual.

In literature, especially in the 'novela negra' (crime noir) genre popular in Spain and Latin America, sospechar is used to build tension. Authors like Arturo Pérez-Reverte or Claudia Piñeiro use the verb to describe the internal monologue of characters who are trying to navigate a world of deception.

Medical and Scientific Contexts: Doctors use it when identifying a possible diagnosis: 'Sospechamos que el paciente tiene una infección viral.' (We suspect the patient has a viral infection). It marks the transition from symptom observation to testing.

El arqueólogo sospecha que debajo de estas ruinas se encuentra una tumba real todavía intacta.

Whether it's the 'sospecha' of a crime, a secret, or a scientific breakthrough, this word is the heartbeat of curiosity and caution in the Spanish-speaking world. You'll hear it in the market, in the boardroom, and on the screen, always signaling that there is more to the story than meets the eye.

Learning sospechar seems easy because it looks like 'suspect,' but English speakers often fall into several traps that can make their Spanish sound awkward or even grammatically incorrect. Avoiding these mistakes will significantly boost your fluency.

Mistake 1: Omitting the Preposition 'De': In English, we say 'I suspect him.' In Spanish, you cannot say 'Lo sospecho' if you mean you suspect the person of a crime. You must say 'Sospecho de él.' Forgetting that 'de' is a common error. 'Lo sospecho' actually means 'I suspect it' (referring to a fact or situation).

Incorrect: Sospecho el vecino.
Correct: Sospecho del vecino.

Another frequent issue is the confusion between sospechar and esperar. In some contexts, 'expect' and 'suspect' overlap in English, but in Spanish, they are strictly separated. Esperar means to wait or to hope/expect. Sospechar is specifically for hunches, often with a negative or mysterious connotation.

Mistake 2: Using Subjunctive Incorrectly: Many learners assume that because sospechar expresses doubt, it must trigger the subjunctive mood. However, in affirmative sentences, sospechar que is followed by the indicative. 'Sospecho que viene' (I suspect he is coming) is correct. Use the subjunctive only if you are negating the suspicion: 'No sospecho que venga.'

Mucha gente sospecha que el gobierno sabe la verdad, no que el gobierno sepa la verdad.

A third mistake is using sospechar when you actually mean desconfiar (to distrust). While related, sospechar is an action of the mind (forming a theory), whereas desconfiar is a feeling of the heart (lack of trust). You might sospechar that someone is lying because you desconfías of them.

Mistake 3: Confusing the Noun and the Verb: 'Sospecha' is the noun (suspicion), and 'sospechar' is the verb. Learners sometimes say 'Tengo sospechar' instead of 'Tengo sospechas' (I have suspicions) or 'Sospecho' (I suspect).

Incorrect: Tengo mucho sospechar de él.
Correct: Tengo muchas sospechas de él.

By keeping these distinctions in mind—especially the 'de' for people, the indicative mood for hunches, and the difference between suspicion and distrust—you will use sospechar with the precision of a native speaker. Remember: you suspect of someone, but you suspect that something is happening.

While sospechar is the most direct translation for 'to suspect,' Spanish offers a rich palette of alternatives that can change the tone or intensity of your doubt. Choosing the right synonym can make your speech more descriptive and sophisticated.

Supone (To Suppose/Assume): This is more neutral than sospechar. While sospechar often implies something hidden or negative, suponer is a logical deduction. 'Supongo que vendrás' is a casual assumption; 'Sospecho que vendrás' sounds like you have a secret reason to think so.

En lugar de sospechar lo peor, deberíamos suponer que simplemente se quedó sin batería en el móvil.

If you want to sound more formal or academic, you might use conjeturar (to conjecture) or presumir (to presume). These words are common in legal or scientific texts where 'suspecting' might sound too informal or emotional.

Recelar (To Distrust/Be Wary): This is a beautiful, more literary word. It combines 'sospechar' with a feeling of fear or caution. If you recelas of someone, you suspect them and you are also 'on guard' against them. It’s deeper than just a mental hunch.

El perro recelaba de los extraños, ladrando ante cualquier movimiento imprevisto en la entrada.

Another colloquial alternative is 'olerse algo' (to smell something). Just like in English when we say 'I smell a rat,' in Spanish, 'Me lo olía' means 'I suspected it all along' or 'I saw it coming.' It is very common in informal conversation.

Barruntar (To Sense/Surmise): This is a more obscure but evocative verb. It is often used for feelings about the weather or vague, intuitive premonitions. 'Barrunto que va a haber tormenta' (I sense a storm is coming).

Por su forma de hablar, puedo barruntar que no está siendo totalmente honesto con nosotros sobre sus deudas.

By exploring these alternatives, you can tailor your Spanish to the exact level of suspicion you feel. Whether it's a logical suposición, a wary recelo, or a visceral olfato for the truth, you now have the vocabulary to express the many shades of doubt.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word 'sospechar' shares the same root as 'spectacle' and 'respect.' While 'respect' means to look back at someone with honor, 'suspect' means to look at them from a hidden angle of doubt.

発音ガイド

UK /sos.peˈtʃar/

US /sos.peˈtʃar/

The stress is on the last syllable: sos-pe-CHAR.

韻が合う語

Escuchar Mirar Caminar Hablar Llegar Pensar Cantar Bailar

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'ch' like 'sh' (sos-pe-shar) - it must be a hard 'ch'.
Stressing the second syllable (sos-PE-char) instead of the last.
Making the 's' sound like a 'z' (soz-pe-char).
Swallowing the final 'r'.
Pronouncing the 'o' like the 'o' in 'go' (with a 'w' sound at the end).

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize due to its similarity to 'suspect' in English.

ライティング 3/5

Requires care with the preposition 'de' and the indicative mood.

スピーキング 3/5

Requires correct stress on the final syllable 'char'.

リスニング 2/5

Very common in media and conversation, easy to pick up.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Creer Pensar Duda Ver Saber

次に学ぶ

Desconfiar Recelar Investigar Prueba Culpable

上級

Hermenéutica Conjetura Hipotetizar Presunción Inferencia

知っておくべき文法

Use indicative after 'sospechar que' in affirmative sentences.

Sospecho que él tiene la llave.

Use 'de' when the object is a person or specific entity being distrusted.

Sospecho de los vecinos.

Avoid 'dequeísmo' (don't say 'sospechar de que').

Correct: Sospecho que llueve. Incorrect: Sospecho de que llueve.

The noun 'sospecha' triggers the subjunctive in 'Tener la sospecha de que...'

Tengo la sospecha de que él mienta (though indicative is also common here).

Regular -ar verb conjugation applies.

Sospecho, sospechas, sospecha, sospechamos, sospecháis, sospechan.

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Yo sospecho que él es el ladrón.

I suspect that he is the thief.

Basic present tense conjugation.

¿Sospechas algo?

Do you suspect something?

Simple question structure.

Ella sospecha de su gato.

She suspects her cat.

Using 'de' with a person/animal.

Nosotros sospechamos que hay una fiesta.

We suspect there is a party.

First person plural present.

Ellos sospechan la verdad.

They suspect the truth.

Direct object usage.

Sospecho que hoy es tu cumpleaños.

I suspect today is your birthday.

Sospechar que + fact.

No sospecho nada malo.

I don't suspect anything bad.

Negation with 'no'.

Tú sospechas de mí.

You suspect me.

Preposition 'de' with a pronoun.

Ayer sospeché que me mentías.

Yesterday I suspected you were lying to me.

Preterite tense for a specific moment.

Mi madre sospechaba de mis amigos.

My mother used to suspect my friends.

Imperfect tense for ongoing suspicion.

Si ves humo, puedes sospechar un incendio.

If you see smoke, you can suspect a fire.

Modal verb 'puedes' + infinitive.

¿Por qué sospechas de él?

Why do you suspect him?

Interrogative 'por qué'.

Sospechamos que la tienda está cerrada.

We suspect the store is closed.

Present tense with 'que'.

Él nunca sospechó la sorpresa.

He never suspected the surprise.

Negative preterite.

Siempre sospecho cuando alguien es muy amable.

I always suspect when someone is very kind.

Adverb 'siempre' with present tense.

Sospecho que no tienes dinero.

I suspect you don't have money.

Expressing a hunch about a situation.

He empezado a sospechar que algo no va bien.

I have started to suspect that something is not going well.

Present perfect with 'empezar a'.

Si ella no llama, sospecharé lo peor.

If she doesn't call, I will suspect the worst.

Future tense.

Nadie sospecharía de un hombre tan viejo.

Nobody would suspect such an old man.

Conditional mood.

Es normal sospechar de un correo extraño.

It's normal to suspect a strange email.

Impersonal expression 'Es normal' + infinitive.

Sospecho que han robado el coche.

I suspect they have stolen the car.

Present perfect in the subordinate clause.

Había motivos para sospechar de su conducta.

There were reasons to suspect his behavior.

Imperfect 'había' + noun phrase.

No quiero que sospeches de mí sin pruebas.

I don't want you to suspect me without proof.

Subjunctive after 'querer que'.

Al sospechar la trampa, decidió no entrar.

Upon suspecting the trap, he decided not to enter.

Gerund-like use of 'al' + infinitive.

Las autoridades sospechan que el virus mutó rápidamente.

Authorities suspect the virus mutated rapidly.

Formal subject with 'que' clause.

Cualquier persona sospecharía ante tal oferta.

Anyone would be suspicious of such an offer.

Conditional mood for general possibility.

Sospecho que me estás ocultando algo importante.

I suspect you are hiding something important from me.

Present continuous in subordinate clause.

Se sospecha que el cuadro es una falsificación.

It is suspected that the painting is a forgery.

Impersonal 'se' construction.

No había nada que me hiciera sospechar de él.

There was nothing that made me suspect him.

Subjunctive in a relative clause after a negative.

Sospeché de su honestidad desde el primer momento.

I suspected his honesty from the first moment.

Preterite focusing on the beginning of the feeling.

Aun sin pruebas, todos sospechaban lo que ocurría.

Even without proof, everyone suspected what was happening.

Imperfect for collective intuition.

Sospecho que no llegaremos a tiempo al aeropuerto.

I suspect we won't get to the airport on time.

Future tense in the 'que' clause.

Resulta lícito sospechar de la veracidad del testimonio.

It is legitimate to suspect the veracity of the testimony.

Formal academic/legal structure.

Sin que nadie lo sospechara, él ya había huido del país.

Without anyone suspecting it, he had already fled the country.

Subjunctive after 'sin que'.

Sospecho que estamos ante un cambio de paradigma social.

I suspect we are facing a social paradigm shift.

Abstract usage of 'ante'.

No es que sospeche de ti, es que soy precavido.

It's not that I suspect you, it's that I am cautious.

Subjunctive after 'no es que'.

Sus palabras me dieron motivos para sospechar una traición.

His words gave me reasons to suspect a betrayal.

Direct object 'una traición'.

Cualquiera que lo viera sospecharía de su cordura.

Anyone who saw him would suspect his sanity.

Imperfect subjunctive in relative clause + conditional.

Sospecho que tras su silencio se esconde una gran tristeza.

I suspect that behind his silence lies a great sadness.

Metaphorical usage.

Poco podía sospechar ella que aquel sería su último viaje.

Little could she suspect that that would be her last trip.

Literary word order 'Poco podía sospechar'.

La hermenéutica de la sospecha nos invita a desconfiar de lo obvio.

The hermeneutics of suspicion invites us to distrust the obvious.

Philosophical terminology.

Cabe sospechar que los datos fueron manipulados deliberadamente.

It is reasonable to suspect that the data were deliberately manipulated.

Formal 'Cabe' + infinitive construction.

Sospechar del lenguaje es el primer paso hacia la poesía pura.

Suspecting language is the first step toward pure poetry.

Infinitive as a noun subject.

No sospechaba yo que mi destino se sellaría en aquel instante.

I did not suspect that my destiny would be sealed in that moment.

Literary inversion of subject 'yo'.

Su mirada, cargada de un recelo que me hizo sospechar lo peor, me heló la sangre.

His gaze, laden with a wariness that made me suspect the worst, froze my blood.

Highly descriptive literary sentence.

Es lícito sospechar de cualquier teoría que carezca de base empírica.

It is legitimate to suspect any theory that lacks an empirical basis.

Formal relative clause with subjunctive.

Sospecho que la realidad es mucho más compleja de lo que percibimos.

I suspect reality is much more complex than what we perceive.

Philosophical use of 'sospechar'.

Tras años de investigación, empezó a sospechar de la veracidad de sus propios recuerdos.

After years of research, he began to suspect the veracity of his own memories.

Complex psychological context.

よく使う組み合わせ

Sospechar lo peor

Sospechar de alguien

Sospechar que

Dar motivos para sospechar

Sin sospechar nada

Hacer sospechar

Sospechar una trampa

Sospechar fundadamente

Sospechar de la fidelidad

Empezar a sospechar

よく使うフレーズ

Lo sospechaba

— Used to say 'I knew it' or 'I had a feeling.'

—¡Gané el premio! —Lo sospechaba, eres el mejor.

No me hagas sospechar

— Don't give me reasons to doubt you.

Dime la verdad ahora y no me hagas sospechar más.

Sospecho que sí

— I suspect so / I think so.

—¿Viene Juan? —Sospecho que sí, vi su coche.

Sospecho que no

— I suspect not / I don't think so.

—¿Hay comida? —Sospecho que no, la nevera está vacía.

Dejar de sospechar

— To stop doubting someone.

Necesito que dejes de sospechar de mí.

Sospechar de todo

— To be paranoid or overly cautious.

Después del robo, sospecho de todo el mundo.

Sospechar de nada

— To be completely unsuspecting.

Ella no sospechaba de nada cuando planeamos el viaje.

Sospechar un engaño

— To suspect a trick or a lie.

Sospecho un engaño en los términos de este contrato.

Sospechar la causa

— To have a hunch about the reason for something.

Sospecho la causa de su enfado, pero no estoy seguro.

Sospechar de la veracidad

— To doubt if something is true.

Sospecho de la veracidad de esa noticia de internet.

よく混同される語

sospechar vs Esperar

English 'expect' can sometimes mean 'suspect', but Spanish 'esperar' only means 'to wait' or 'to hope/expect' in a non-investigative sense.

sospechar vs Desconfiar

Desconfiar is a feeling of lack of trust; sospechar is the mental act of thinking something specific is true.

sospechar vs Dudar

Dudar is to not believe; sospechar is to believe something might be true (even if it's bad).

慣用句と表現

"Huele a chamusquina"

— Literally 'it smells like singed hair,' used when a situation is suspicious.

Este negocio huele a chamusquina, mejor no invertimos.

Informal

"Tener la mosca detrás de la oreja"

— To be suspicious or wary about something.

Desde que me dijo eso, tengo la mosca detrás de la oreja.

Informal

"Ver fantasmas donde no los hay"

— To suspect things or people without any real reason; to be paranoid.

Deja de sospechar de ella, estás viendo fantasmas donde no los hay.

Informal

"Poner en tela de juicio"

— To call something into question or suspect its validity.

Han puesto en tela de juicio su honestidad.

Formal

"Gato encerrado"

— Something fishy; a hidden reason for suspicion.

Aquí hay gato encerrado, no me creo esta historia.

Informal

"No olerse la tostada"

— To not suspect anything at all (usually negative).

Le estaban robando y él ni se olía la tostada.

Informal

"Estar bajo la lupa"

— To be under close suspicion or scrutiny.

El director está bajo la lupa tras el escándalo.

Neutral

"Olerse el pastel"

— To suspect or discover a secret or a trick.

En cuanto vio las luces, se olió el pastel de la fiesta sorpresa.

Informal

"Andar con pies de plomo"

— To act with great caution because one suspects danger.

Sospecho que me quieren engañar, así que ando con pies de plomo.

Neutral

"No fiarse ni de su sombra"

— To suspect everyone; to trust no one at all.

Desde que lo traicionaron, no se fía ni de su sombra.

Informal

間違えやすい

sospechar vs Aspecto

Shares the same root 'specere'.

Aspecto is the physical appearance; sospechar is the mental act of looking deeper.

Su aspecto es bueno, pero sospecho que está enfermo.

sospechar vs Respetar

Shares the same root 'specere'.

Respetar is to honor; sospechar is to doubt/distrust.

Respeto su trabajo, pero sospecho de sus métodos.

sospechar vs Inspeccionar

Shares the same root 'specere'.

Inspeccionar is to look closely at something physical; sospechar is a mental feeling.

Después de inspeccionar el coche, sospecho que el motor está roto.

sospechar vs Perspicaz

Related to the ability to see through things.

Perspicaz is the quality of being sharp-sighted; sospechar is the act of using that sharpness to doubt.

Es muy perspicaz y siempre sospecha la verdad.

sospechar vs Espectador

Related to 'specere' (to look).

Espectador is someone who watches; sospechar is someone who analyzes with doubt.

El espectador sospecha quién es el asesino.

文型パターン

Yo sospecho que [S] + [V]

Yo sospecho que ella es feliz.

Sospechar de + [Persona]

Sospecho de mi hermano.

Empezar a sospechar que...

Empiezo a sospechar que nos hemos perdido.

Se sospecha que [Cláusula]

Se sospecha que el precio bajará.

Sin que [S] sospechara nada...

Sin que yo sospechara nada, me prepararon una fiesta.

Cabe sospechar de [Sustantivo]

Cabe sospechar de la validez del estudio.

Dar motivos para sospechar

Su silencio me dio motivos para sospechar.

Sospechar lo peor

Al ver la ambulancia, sospeché lo peor.

語族

名詞

Sospecha (suspicion)

Sospechoso (suspect - person)

Sospechosa (suspect - female person)

動詞

Sospechar (to suspect)

形容詞

Sospechoso (suspicious)

Sospechable (suspectable - rare)

Insospechado (unexpected/unsuspected)

使い方

frequency

Very common in both spoken and written Spanish.

よくある間違い

Sospecho él. → Sospecho de él.
You must use the preposition 'de' when the object of the suspicion is a person.
Sospecho de que va a llover. → Sospecho que va a llover.
Adding 'de' before 'que' is a grammatical error called dequeísmo. The verb 'sospechar' takes a direct 'que' clause.
Sospecho que él sea el culpable. → Sospecho que él es el culpable.
After 'sospechar que', the indicative mood is used because the speaker is expressing a belief.
Tengo mucho sospechar. → Tengo muchas sospechas.
Do not use the infinitive verb as a noun. Use 'sospecha' for the noun 'suspicion'.
Esperaba que él robara el banco. → Sospechaba que él robara el banco.
If you mean you had a hunch he did it, use 'sospechar'. 'Esperar' means you were waiting for or hoping for him to do it.

ヒント

Indicative Mood

Remember that 'sospechar' is a verb of 'certainty of doubt'—you are stating what you think is true. Use indicative!

Noun vs Verb

Don't confuse 'sospecha' (noun) with 'sospecha' (verb: he/she suspects). Context is key.

Telenovela Talk

If you want to sound dramatic, use 'sospechar lo peor'. It's a classic phrase in Spanish drama.

Preposition 'De'

Always use 'de' when the person follows. 'Sospecho de ti' is correct; 'Sospecho ti' is not.

Polite Doubt

Using 'Sospecho que...' is often more polite than saying 'Sé que...' when you are making an accusation.

The Nose Knows

Use 'Me lo olía' for 'I suspected it' to sound very native and informal.

Impersonal Se

Use 'Se sospecha que...' in formal writing to avoid taking personal responsibility for the suspicion.

Identify the Root

If you hear 'sospechoso', you know there's a person involved. If you hear 'sospecha', it's the idea.

English Link

Link it to 'suspect' but remember the 'o' at the start and the 'ar' at the end.

Stress it Right

Always emphasize the -char at the end. Sos-pe-CHAR. This is vital for comprehension.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'SOS' signal. If someone sends a 'SOS,' you 'PECHAR' (picture) there is a problem. SOS-PECHAR: You suspect trouble.

視覚的連想

Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass looking at a footprint from a very low angle (looking from below = sus-picere).

Word Web

Detective Crimen Duda Intuición Mentira Secreto Pruebas Sospechoso

チャレンジ

Try to use 'sospechar' in three different tenses (present, past, future) while describing a mystery movie you recently watched.

語源

From the Latin 'suspicere', which is composed of 'sub-' (under/from below) and 'specere' (to look). It literally means 'to look from below' or 'to look at secretly.'

元の意味： To look up at someone with admiration or, more commonly, to look at something with a hidden or secret gaze to find the truth.

Romance (Latin root)

文化的な背景

Be careful when using 'sospechar de alguien' as it is a direct accusation of potential wrongdoing.

English speakers often use 'I think' where Spanish speakers would use 'Sospecho' to add a touch of drama or investigation.

The movie 'Sospechosos habituales' (The Usual Suspects). The phrase 'La sospecha de la duda' in legal thrillers. Gabriel García Márquez often uses the theme of suspicion in his chronicles.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Police Investigation

Sospechar del sospechoso
Tener motivos para sospechar
Bajo sospecha
Confirmar una sospecha

Daily Relationships

Sospechar una mentira
No sospechar nada
Sospechar de la pareja
Me haces sospechar

Science and Research

Sospechar una conexión
Se sospecha que el efecto...
Sospechar un error
Dar pie a sospechar

Professional/Work

Sospechar un fraude
Sospechar cambios
Sospechar de la competencia
Sospecho que el proyecto...

Weather and Nature

Sospechar tormenta
Sospechar que va a nevar
Sospechar un terremoto
Barruntar (related)

会話のきっかけ

"¿Alguna vez has tenido motivos para sospechar de un buen amigo?"

"¿Qué te hace sospechar que una persona no está diciendo toda la verdad?"

"¿Sospechas que la tecnología está cambiando nuestra forma de pensar?"

"¿Has sospechado alguna vez de algo que resultó ser una gran sorpresa positiva?"

"¿Qué harías si sospecharas que hay un fantasma en tu casa?"

日記のテーマ

Escribe sobre una vez que sospechaste algo y tuviste razón al final. ¿Qué pistas seguiste?

Describe una situación en la que alguien sospechó de ti injustamente. ¿Cómo te sentiste?

¿Es mejor ser una persona que sospecha de todo o una persona que confía en todos? Argumenta.

Si fueras un detective, ¿de qué tipo de personas sospecharías primero en un caso de misterio?

Reflexiona sobre la frase: 'Sospechar es el primer paso hacia la sabiduría'.

よくある質問

10 問

In affirmative sentences, use the indicative (e.g., 'Sospecho que viene'). In negative sentences expressing doubt, use the subjunctive (e.g., 'No sospecho que venga').

Use 'que' followed by a clause to suspect a fact. Use 'de' followed by a noun to suspect a person or thing directly.

Usually, 'sospechar' has a negative or mysterious connotation. For positive things, 'imaginar' or 'suponer' is more common, though 'sospechar' can be used for irony.

Yes, it follows the standard conjugation for all verbs ending in -ar.

The noun for the suspicion is 'la sospecha'. The noun for a person who is a suspect is 'el sospechoso' or 'la sospechosa'.

Yes, if 'lo' refers to a previously mentioned situation or fact (e.g., '¿Crees que miente? —Sí, lo sospecho').

It is the error of saying 'sospechar de que'. You should say 'sospechar que' for facts and 'sospechar de [alguien]' for people.

Mostly, yes. However, in English 'suspect' can sometimes mean 'doubt' (e.g., 'I suspect his motives'), which is perfectly captured by 'sospechar de sus motivos'.

Suponer, conjeturar, and recelar are the most common alternatives depending on the level of formality.

It is universal and used frequently in all Spanish-speaking countries.

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