sensitive

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BrE /ˈsensɪtɪv/ AmE /ˈsɛnsətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 EASY TO HURT [T + adj] B1

easily upset or offended by things that other people say or do

sensible, susceptible, sensible a las críticas

  • be sensitive about something

Collocations sensitive to criticism · sensitive issues

  • She's very sensitive about her weight.

    Ella es muy sensible con respecto a su peso.

2 RESPONSIVE [T + adj] B1

able to react quickly or easily to something

sensible, reactiva, sensible al cambio

  • be sensitive to something

Collocations sensitive to changes in the weather · sensitive skin

  • His skin is very sensitive to sunlight.

    Su piel es muy sensible a la luz solar.

3 CONFIDENTIAL [T + adj] B2

relating to information that should not be made public or shared with people who are not allowed to know it

confidencial, sensible, de alto nivel

  • sensitive information

Collocations sensitive data · sensitive documents

  • The company has strict rules about handling sensitive information.

    La empresa tiene reglas estrictas sobre el manejo de información sensible.

4 ARTISTIC [T + adj] C1

showing or relating to a person who has the ability to understand and appreciate art, music, literature, etc.

sensible, refinado, sensible al arte

  • be sensitive to something

Collocations a sensitive artist · sensitive to beauty

  • She is a very sensitive musician.

    Ella es una músico muy sensible.

5 ENVIRONMENTAL [T + adj] B2

relating to the protection of animals, plants, and their natural environment

ambiental, ecológica, sensible al medio ambiente

  • be sensitive about something

Collocations sensitive to environmental issues · environmentally sensitive areas

  • The company is sensitive to the needs of local wildlife.

    La empresa es sensible a las necesidades de la vida silvestre local.

6 TECHNICAL [T + adj] C1

able to detect very small amounts or changes, especially in scientific equipment

sensible, sensible a cambios pequeños

  • be sensitive to something

Collocations a highly sensitive instrument · sensitive to radiation

  • The equipment is very sensitive to changes in temperature.

    El equipo es muy sensible a los cambios de temperatura.

7 ECONOMIC [T + adj] C1

likely to be affected by economic conditions or market trends

sensible, susceptible a cambios económicos

  • be sensitive to something

Collocations a sensitive industry · sensitive to market trends

  • The company is very sensitive to changes in the economy.

    La empresa es muy sensible a los cambios en la economía.

8 LEGAL [T + adj] C1

relating to information that should be treated carefully because it is private or confidential

legal, confidencial, sensible a información privada

  • sensitive issues

Collocations sensitive legal matters · sensitive information

  • The case involves sensitive legal issues.

    El caso involucra cuestiones legales sensibles.