What is the Spanish word for "suspense"?

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suspense

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Alternative translations of "suspense"

suspenso
incertidumbre
expectación
tensión

Examples of how to use "suspense" in Spanish

English
The movie was full of thrilling suspense.
Spanish
La película estaba llena de suspenso emocionante.
English
The movie built strong suspense until the ending.
Spanish
La película generó un fuerte suspenso hasta el final.
English
She listened in suspense as the phone rang.
Spanish
Ella escuchaba en suspense mientras sonaba el teléfono.
English
A quiet room increased the suspense for everyone.
Spanish
Una habitación tranquila aumentaba el suspenso para todos.
English
We waited in suspense for the teacher's decision.
Spanish
Esperamos en suspense la decisión del profesor.

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