This is the 5464th most frequent Portuguese word.
suspense
A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what may happen.
Here "suspense" refers to the tension and anticipation created in the narrative.
O filme estava cheio de suspense, mantendo os espectadores ansiosos.
The movie was full of suspense, keeping the viewers anxious.
In this context, "suspense" means the state of excitement or uncertainty caused by the expectation of an announcement.
Ela deixou todos em suspense ao anunciar uma surpresa.
She left everyone in suspense upon announcing a surprise.
This sentence uses "suspense" to refer to the technique of creating anticipation and uncertainty in storytelling.