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"Notable" is an adjective which is often translated as "notable", and "suspenso" is a noun which is often translated as "suspense". Learn more about the difference between "notable" and "suspenso" below.
notable(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (remarkable)
a. notable
La idea más notable que tuviste fue invertir en esta empresa.The most notable idea you had was investing in this company.
b. outstanding
El alumno muestra un progreso notable desde que empezó el curso.The student has shown outstanding progress since he started the class.
2. (obvious)
a. significant
La mejoría de los síntomas del paciente es notable.The improvement of the patient's symptoms is significant.
b. considerable
Felipe ha ganado peso de forma notable desde enero.Felipe has put on a considerable amount of weight since January.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. B (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Gracias al notable que saqué en el examen he aprobado la asignatura.Thanks to the B I got on my exam I passed the subject.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
el suspenso(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (anxious expectancy) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. suspense
El autor mantiene con efectividad el suspenso hasta el último momento del libro.The author cleverly maintains the suspense right to the last moment of the book.
a. F
Si saco un suspenso en este examen mis padres me castigarán sin salir.If I get an F on this exam my parents will ground me.
b. failure
Un suspenso repetido en una materia indica que el estudiante tiene un problema de comprensión.Repeated failure in a subject means the student has a problem of comprehension.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (not passed)
a. who failed
Como ha habido demasiados estudiantes suspensos voy a repetir el examen.Since there were too many students who failed, I am going to repeat the exam.
4. (perplexed)
a. amazed
Cuando le dije a mis padres que estaba embarazada se quedaron suspensos.My parents were amazed when I told them I was pregnant.
b. astonished
El médico se quedó suspenso cuando vio que el chico no tenía ombligo.The doctor was astonished when he saw the boy didn't have a navel.
c. bewildered
Me quedé totalmente suspensa. Ayer me dijiste que viniera y ahora me echas.I'm totally bewildered. Yesterday you told me to come and now you throw me out.
d. baffled
El jugador se quedó suspenso cuando el árbitro lo expulsó sin motivo aparente.The player was baffled when the referee sent him off for no apparent reason.
5. (suspended)
a. hanging
La ceniza suspensa en el aire suponía un peligro para que los aviones volaran.The ash hanging in the air made it dangerous for planes to fly.
