Sensible
Example: Es sensible a los cambios de temperatura en invierno.
Definition
"Sensible" describes someone or something that is easily affected or responsive to external influences, such as emotions or physical conditions. For example, being "sensible" to temperature changes means reacting noticeably or being sensitive to those variations.
Etymology
The word "sensible" comes from the Latin 'sensibilis,' meaning 'perceptible by the senses.' It entered Spanish retaining this meaning of being able to perceive or feel. Did you know? The English word "sensible" shares this root but often means reasonable instead!
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"Sensible" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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