supuesto
supposed
Supuesto, the Spanish translation of so-called supposed, often takes on several meanings based on the context it is used in. Primarily, it can denote an adjective assuming or qualifying something as the case. For example, 'he is the supposed leader' translates to 'él es el líder supuesto'. It can also suggest an assumed proposition that may not necessarily be true. While learning, be careful of false cognates or identical words which may, misleadingly, imply different meanings.
Example sentences using: supuesto
Eso es supuesto a ser divertido.
That is supposed to be fun.
'Supuesto' can be translated into 'supposed' in English. The phrase means something is expected or intended to be fun. It is often used to refer to an assumption or expectation.
Estoy de acuerdo con lo supuesto.
I agree with what is assumed.
In this phrase, 'supuesto' is used to refer to something assumed or taken for granted. In this case, the speaker is agreeing with an assumption or proposition that has been made.
El supuesto problema no existía.
The supposed problem did not exist.
Here, 'supuesto' refers to something that is believed or assumed but not necessarily true. So, the speaker is conveying that the problem, which was believed to exist, in fact, did not.
Nos explicaron el supuesto plan.
They explained the supposed plan to us.
In this phrase, 'supuesto' is used to indicate belief or assumption about something that may not be true. It signifies uncertainty, suggesting the plan may not be real or definite.
Bajo el supuesto de que no llueva.
Under the assumption that it does not rain.
Here, 'supuesto' is used to express a condition or premise assumed to be true. It introduces a hypothetical scenario where it won't rain.
Vamos al parque, supuesto que no llueva.
We go to the park, assuming it doesn't rain.
In this context, 'supuesto' introduces a condition for something to happen. It signifies the plan to go to the park will proceed if the assumption that it will not rain holds true.
No estoy de acuerdo con el supuesto beneficio.
I do not agree with the supposed benefit.
Here 'supuesto' is used to express doubt or disagreement with what is believed to be a benefit. The speaker is not convinced that it is a real or significant advantage.
Eso está supuesto a ser confidencial.
That is supposed to be confidential.
In this phrase, 'supuesto' is used to express an expectation about something. The statement says something is expected or intended to be confidential.
Su supuesto amigo le traicionó.
His supposed friend betrayed him.
In this context, 'supuesto' is used to indicate doubt over the sincerity or truth of a claim. The speaker is expressing that the person who was supposed to be a friend, betrayed him.
El supuesto ladrón fue liberado.
The alleged thief was released.
In this context, 'supuesto' is similar to 'alleged' in English. It implies that someone has been accused of being a thief but not yet proven guilty. In the sentence, this 'supposed' thief was released.