Adjective
/suspenˈsi.βo/
In Spanish, "suspensivo" is an adjective that refers to something that has the effect of suspending or delaying. In legal terminology, it often pertains to situations where an action is put on hold or where the effects of a certain decision are postponed until a future determination is made.
The term is used frequently in legal contexts, especially in discussions about the effects of certain legal remedies or motions (e.g., "efecto suspensivo" – suspensive effect). It is primarily used in written contexts, particularly in legal documents, although it can also appear in oral discussions among legal professionals.
The judge decided to grant a suspensive effect to the appeal filed by the defendant.
La resolución del tribunal tiene un carácter suspensivo hasta que se resuelva la apelación.
The court's resolution has a suspensive nature until the appeal is resolved.
Se concedió la suspensión suspensiva de los efectos de la nueva ley.
While "suspensivo" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, its concept can appear in legal phrases or situations where a delay or suspension has a critical impact. Here are examples that relate to the concept of suspension or delays in legal and everyday contexts:
The precautionary measure had an immediate suspensive effect until the final resolution.
Suspender por falta de pruebas
El caso fue suspendido por falta de pruebas concluyentes.
The case was suspended due to lack of conclusive evidence.
Acto suspensivo
El acto suspensivo se realizó para evitar consecuencias legales inmediatas.
The word "suspensivo" comes from the Latin verb "suspendere," meaning "to hang up" or "to delay." It combines the Latin prefix "sub-" (under) and "pendere" (to hang), which denotes a state of being suspended or put on hold.