Significado
Completely free from suspicion.
Contexto cultural
The 1970 film 'Indagine su un cittadino al di là di ogni sospetto' is a cornerstone of Italian culture. It won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and its title became a common catchphrase for political corruption. In the Italian legal system, the concept of 'presunzione di innocenza' (presumption of innocence) is strong, but the social reality of being 'al di là di ogni sospetto' is often what determines one's career longevity. Italians value 'la bella figura'. Being beyond suspicion isn't just about not committing crimes; it's about maintaining a public image that is elegant, composed, and respectable. Italian newspapers often use this phrase in headlines to create a sense of shock when a respected figure is arrested, emphasizing the contrast between their image and the allegations.
Use for emphasis
Use this phrase when you want to sound very convincing about someone's innocence or integrity.
Singular only
Remember: 'ogni sospetto' (singular), never 'ogni sospetti' (plural).
Significado
Completely free from suspicion.
Use for emphasis
Use this phrase when you want to sound very convincing about someone's innocence or integrity.
Singular only
Remember: 'ogni sospetto' (singular), never 'ogni sospetti' (plural).
The 'Petri' Effect
Mentioning the film when using the phrase in an intellectual conversation will earn you major 'native points'.
Irony Alert
Be careful with your tone; if said with a smirk, it means the exact opposite (that the person is definitely guilty).
Ponte a prueba
Completa la frase con la forma corretta della locuzione.
Il testimone è stato considerato ________ ogni sospetto dal giudice.
'Al di là di' is the most standard and idiomatic form in this context.
Quale di queste frasi è grammaticalmente corretta?
Scegli la frase corretta:
'Ogni' requires the singular noun 'sospetto'.
In quale situazione useresti 'al di là di ogni sospetto'?
Abbina la situazione alla frase:
The phrase is formal and relates to reputation and integrity.
Completa il dialogo tra due detective.
Detective A: 'Pensi che il maggiordomo sia il colpevole?' Detective B: 'No, ha un alibi perfetto. È ________.'
In a crime context, this phrase indicates the person is not a suspect.
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Suspicion Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIl testimone è stato considerato ________ ogni sospetto dal giudice.
'Al di là di' is the most standard and idiomatic form in this context.
Scegli la frase corretta:
'Ogni' requires the singular noun 'sospetto'.
Abbina la situazione alla frase:
The phrase is formal and relates to reputation and integrity.
Detective A: 'Pensi che il maggiordomo sia il colpevole?' Detective B: 'No, ha un alibi perfetto. È ________.'
In a crime context, this phrase indicates the person is not a suspect.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasUsually no. It is almost exclusively used for people, institutions, or processes (like an election). You wouldn't say a car is 'al di là di ogni sospetto'.
'Al di là di' is more common and sounds more 'Italian'. 'Sopra' is perfectly correct but can sometimes feel like a translation from English.
It's common in news and movies, but in daily life, it's reserved for serious discussions about trust or when being ironic.
The opposite would be 'essere sotto inchiesta' (to be under investigation) or 'essere sospettato'.
No, it can also refer to moral integrity or professional honesty in a non-criminal context.
Yes, but it's less common than 'al di là di ogni sospetto'.
Yes, it is a formal/neutral phrase. You won't sound weird using it in a professional setting.
Idiomatically, 'ogni' (every) emphasizes that *not even one* suspicion can be found, which is stronger than 'all'.
Yes, but it might sound a bit arrogant unless you are defending yourself against a specific accusation.
Not a direct one, but 'essere pulito' (to be clean) is the casual equivalent.
Use the structure: Considerare + [Person] + al di là di ogni sospetto. E.g., 'Lo considero al di là di ogni sospetto.'
Yes, frequently, to describe athletes who have never been involved in doping scandals.
It's a bit strong. Better to say 'integrità comprovata' (proven integrity).
Absolutely. It is considered one of the best Italian films ever made and is still studied in schools.
Frases relacionadas
Sopra ogni sospetto
synonymAbove all suspicion
Fuori discussione
similarOut of the question / Beyond doubt
Metterci la mano sul fuoco
similarTo bet one's life on something/someone
Sotto accusa
contrastUnder accusation
In odore di
contrastSuspected of (usually something bad)
