suspendido
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Definition & meaning
Suspendido generally means suspended: hanging in the air or temporarily stopped, interrupted, or barred from an activity.
It can also mean failed in an academic context, especially in Spain. As a noun, it can refer to a failing grade.
Grammar & Word origin
It is the past participle of suspender , “to suspend” or “to fail.” It can also function as an adjective, agreeing with the noun it describes: suspendida , suspendidos , and suspendidas .
The verb comes from Latin suspendere, meaning “to hang up” or “to suspend.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- colgado — “hanging”; emphasizes being attached from above.
- aplazado — “postponed”; suggests an event will take place later, rather than simply being stopped.
- reprobado — “failed”; used for an exam or course, especially in parts of Latin America.
- aprobado — “passed”; the antonym in an academic context.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Han suspendido el concierto debido a la lluvia.adjective
They have canceled the concert due to the rain.
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