/senˈsiβle/
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Translation
sensitive
Word origin
From Latin sensibilis ('perceptible, able to feel'), from sentire ('to feel'). The English 'sensible' comes from the same root but has diverged in meaning, making this a false friend.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sensibilis
- English cognates
- sensitive, sense
Grammar
Masc pluralsensibles
Examples
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He is a very sensitive person and cries easily.
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My skin is sensitive to the sun.
, hablarlo .
This is a sensitive subject, we must discuss it carefully.
¡, instrumento !
Careful, it is a very sensitive instrument!
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Children are sensitive to changes at home.
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