suspendido
/suspenˈdido/
The English word "suspended" is translated into Spanish as suspendido.
The term suspendido is used to describe something that is interrupted or delayed. In the context of academic or professional discipline, suspendido is used to indicate a temporary removal from duties or school.
Meaning: interrupted or delayed (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the word postergado/a is used to mean suspended or postponed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use suspendida for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use suspendidos for masculine plural nouns and suspendidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/suspenˈdido/
Did you know?
- In Spain, suspendido is the common word for failing an exam, whereas in English 'suspended' usually refers to a disciplinary action.
- The Spanish word suspendido shares a root with the English word 'pendulum', as both describe the act of hanging or dangling.
- In the world of Spanish sports commentary, a player who is suspendido is frequently described as being en la grada, which literally means they are 'in the stands'.
Examples in context
- Tom fue suspendido de la escuela.Tom was suspended from school.This sentence shows how to use suspendido regarding a student being removed from school.Tatoeba #1278904 by marcelostockle, translation #1140926 by CK
- Se han suspendido numerosos eventos.Several events have been suspended.This sentence uses suspendido to describe events that have been interrupted.Tatoeba #8591967 by arh, translation #9179719 by DJ_Saidez
- Muchos alumnos fueron suspendidos debido a la ausencia de uniforme escolar.Many students were suspended to due their lack of school uniform.This sentence illustrates the use of suspendido in the context of students facing disciplinary action.Tatoeba #1672089 by hayastan, translation #7795984 by sharris123
- La clase fue suspendida debido al mal tiempo.The class was suspended due to bad weather.
- El concierto fue interrumpido por un problema técnico.The concert was suspended due to a technical issue.
- La construcción de la obra en el centro de la ciudad quedó detenida por falta de recursos.The construction of the project in the city center was suspended due to lack of funding.
- El alumno recibió una suspensión temporal por su comportamiento inapropiado.The student received a temporary suspension due to their inappropriate behavior.
- Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, el vuelo quedó suspendido hasta nuevo aviso.Due to unforeseen circumstances, the flight was suspended until further notice.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a flight delay.
- ElenaMi vuelo está suspendido por el clima.My flight is suspended because of the weather.
- Daniel¿Cuándo sale el próximo avión, Elena?When does the next plane leave, Elena?
- ElenaNo lo sé, el servicio sigue suspendido.I don't know, the service is still suspended.
- DanielQué mal, espero que se solucione pronto.That's too bad, I hope it is resolved soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suspended” translations and entries suspendido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
