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/senˈsato/

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Translation

sensible, level-headed

Word origin

From Latin sensatus ('gifted with sense'), from sensus ('feeling, perception'), from the verb sentire ('to feel, to perceive').

Origin
Latin
Root
sensatus
English cognates
sensate

Grammar

Femininesensata
Masc pluralsensatos
Fem pluralsensatas

Examples

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She is a very sensible person.

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He made a sensible decision.

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The most sensible thing is to wait a little.

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She gave me a very level-headed piece of advice.

¿ ?

Do you think it is sensible to spend so much money?

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This word is part of lesson 92.