Sensibles (en. Sensitive)

/sen'sibles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having the capacity to feel or to be affected by external things.

She is a very sensitive person who cries easily.

Es una persona muy sensible que llora con facilidad.

Susceptible to certain emotional or physical stimuli.

My eyes are sensitive to bright light.

Mis ojos son sensibles a la luz brillante.

Someone who can be easily offended or hurt.

Sometimes it's hard for me to talk to her because she is very sensitive.

A veces me resulta difícil hablar con ella porque es muy sensible.

From the Latin 'sensibilis', which means 'capable of feeling'.

to be sensitive

Having a great capacity to feel or perceive emotions.

ser sensible

to be sensitive

Being more susceptible to criticism or emotions at a given moment.

estar sensible

sensitive person

Someone who is easily swayed by their emotions.

persona sensible

sensitivity

Capacity to feel or perceive emotions.

sensibilidad

sensitization

The process of making someone more sensitive to a topic or emotion.

sensibilización

sensitive

An adjective that refers to something that can be felt.

sensible

Being very emotional or reacting intensely to situations.

Don't be so sensitive, it was just a joke.

No seas tan sensible, solo era una broma.

Being too affected by what others think.

That comment shouldn't make you feel so sensitive.

Ese comentario no te debería hacer sentir tan sensible.