sensible

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BrE /ˈsensəbəl/ AmE /ˈsɛnsəbl/

adjective en → es

1 LOGICAL [attributive, predicative] B1

able to understand and judge situations in a fair, reasonable way

razonable, lógico, sensato

  • be sensible about something

Collocations sensible decision · sensible person

  • It would be sensible to buy a new car.

    Sería sensato comprar un nuevo coche.

2 SENSITIVE [attributive] B1

able to notice and react to small changes or differences

sensible, sensible a

  • be sensible of something

Collocations sensitive skin · sensitive to noise

  • She has very sensitive ears.

    Ella tiene los oídos muy sensibles.

3 RESPONSIBLE [attributive] B2

able to be trusted and relied on because you are careful about what you do or say

responsable, prudente

  • be sensible of something

Collocations sensible advice · sensible attitude

  • He gave me some very sensible advice.

    Me dio un consejo muy sensato.

1 SENSIBLE [countable] B2

able to notice and react to small changes or differences (noun form)

sensible, persona sensible

  • be a sensible person