sensibile

sensitive; perceptible, significant

adjective sen-SEE-bee-leh Less Common

Origin: Latin 'sensibilis,' from 'sensus' (sense, feeling).

Usage Note

Sensibile is a classic false friend: it does NOT mean 'sensible' (that is sensato or ragionevole). It means 'sensitive' — either emotionally (una persona sensibile) or physically/technically (un microfono sensibile). It can also mean 'significant, noticeable' in formal contexts: un sensibile aumento (a notable increase).

Examples

"È una persona molto sensibile alle critiche."

Natural Translation

He is a very sensitive person to criticism.

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