receptive

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrɛsɪpɪtɪv/ AmE /ˈresəpɪtɪv/

adjective en → es

1 ACCEPTING [T + adj] B2

ready to accept or understand something, especially new ideas or experiences

receptivo, abierto a

  • be receptive to (doing) sth

Collocations receptive to new ideas · receptive to criticism

  • She is very receptive to new experiences.

    Ella es muy receptiva a nuevas experiencias.

2 SENSORY [T + adj] C1

able to receive or respond to sensory information, such as sound waves or light

sensible, receptivo (a estímulos)

  • be receptive to sth

Collocations receptive to light · receptive to sound waves

  • The skin is highly receptive to touch.

    La piel es muy sensible al tacto.