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sospensione

/sospenˈsjo.ne/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,152

Meaning

suspension

  • the temporary halt, interruption, or postponement of something
  • disciplinary exclusion from school or work
  • a mechanism connecting a vehicle's wheels to its frame

In a sentence

Lo studente ha ricevuto tre giorni di sospensione per il suo comportamento.

The student received a three-day suspension for his behavior.

Il maltempo ha causato la sospensione temporanea dei treni.

The bad weather caused the temporary suspension of trains.

L'autista rischia la sospensione della patente per eccesso di velocità.

The driver risks the suspension of their license for speeding.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sospensionefeminine · singular
sospensionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Used both in administrative or disciplinary contexts and for automotive suspensions.

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