Sensible (en. Sensitive)

/senˈsi.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Capable of feeling or perceiving.
She is very sensitive to pain.
Ella es muy sensible al dolor.
Showing emotional sensitivity.
He is a very sensitive person who cries easily.
Es una persona muy sensible que llora con facilidad.
Acting with wisdom or judgment.
He made a sensible decision to solve the problem.
Tomó una decisión sensible para resolver el problema.

Etymology

From Latin 'sensibilis', meaning 'capable of feeling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be sensitive
Having a disposition to emotion or pain.
ser sensible
to be sensitive to
Having an intense reaction to something.
ser sensible a

Related Words

sensitivity
Ability to feel emotions or perceptions.
sensibilidad
sensitive
Having the ability to react to stimuli.
sensible

Slang Meanings

A person who gets offended easily.
Don't say that to him, he is very sensitive.
No le digas eso, es muy sensible.
Someone who shows a lot of emotions.
He is a very sensitive guy; he keeps crying in movies.
Es un tipo muy sensible; no para de llorar en las películas.