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    Susceptibilidad (en. Susceptibility)

    /susceptibilidad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The ability of an organism to be affected by external agents or various influences.
    The susceptibility of children to diseases increases during winter.
    La susceptibilidad de los niños a las enfermedades aumenta durante el invierno.
    Tendency to react emotionally to stimuli.
    His emotional susceptibility makes him more vulnerable to criticism.
    Su susceptibilidad emocional le hace más vulnerable a las críticas.
    Propensity to be influenced by ideas or trends.
    The susceptibility of adolescents to trends is noticeable.
    La susceptibilidad de los adolescentes a las modas es notoria.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'susceptibilitas', which comes from 'susceptibilis', meaning 'that which can be received.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    susceptibility to stress
    Tendency to be affected by stressful situations.
    susceptibilidad al estrés
    to have high susceptibility
    To exhibit a great capacity to be influenced or affected.
    tener alta susceptibilidad

    Related Words

    susceptible
    Having the capacity to be affected or influenced by something.
    susceptible
    affectability
    Capacity to be affected emotionally.
    afectabilidad
    vulnerability
    Condition of being vulnerable or exposed to harm.
    vulnerabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be very sensitive or on the lookout for comments.
    Don't talk to him about that; he is very susceptible right now.
    No le hables de eso, está con mucha susceptibilidad.
    To be easy to offend or provoke.
    That girl has a susceptibility that can't tolerate jokes.
    Esa chica tiene una susceptibilidad que no aguanta las bromas.