suspensión
/suspenˈsjon/
In Spanish, suspension is suspensión.
The word suspensión is used to refer to the system of springs and shock absorbers connected to an automobile's wheels.
Meaning: vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter interrupción or paro used to mean suspension. In Spain, the term parón is used to refer to a suspension.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la to say 'the suspension' (la suspensión).
How do you pronounce it?
/suspenˈsjon/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word suspensión not only for cars but also for the academic act of failing a class. If a student 'suspende', they have failed their exam.
- The Spanish word suspensión shares a common ancestor with the English word 'pendulum', both stemming from the root meaning 'to hang'.
- In Mexico, the term paro can be used to mean a suspension, but it also carries a strong political connotation of a general strike.
Examples in context
- Un Renault 6 no usa ni muelles ni ballestas. Usa barras de torsión en la suspensión.A Renault 6 doesn't use coil springs or leaf springs. It uses torsion bars in the suspension.This sentence is useful for learning how to mention the suspension of a vehicle.Tatoeba #1390075 by wallebot, translation #2428544 by MethodGT
- La suspensión de mi coche es muy suave.My car's suspension is very smooth.
- Necesito arreglar la suspensión delantera del camión.I need to fix the truck's front suspension.
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are looking at a car in a garage.
- MaríaEste coche tiene una suspensión muy suave.This car has a very smooth suspension.
- JavierSí, es ideal para carreteras con baches.Yes, it is ideal for roads with potholes.
- María¿Crees que la suspensión necesita mantenimiento?Do you think the suspension needs maintenance?
- JavierCreo que está en buen estado, María.I think it is in good condition, Maria.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry suspensión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries suspensión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
