susceptible

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BrE /səˈsep.tɪ.bəl/ AmE /səˈsep.tɪ.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 EASY TO BE INFLUENCED B2

likely to be influenced or affected by something, especially in a negative way

vulnerable, susceptible a

  • be susceptible to sth

Collocations susceptible to illness · susceptible to criticism

  • He is susceptible to colds.

    Es vulnerable a las resfriados.

2 EASY TO BE AFFECTED B1

likely to be affected by something, especially in a negative way

sensible a, susceptible a

  • be susceptible to sth

Collocations susceptible to change · susceptible to damage

  • The walls are susceptible to damp.

    Las paredes son sensibles a la humedad.

3 EASY TO BE INFLUENCED (POSITIVE) C1

likely to be influenced or affected by something, especially in a positive way

sensible a, susceptible a

  • be susceptible to sth

Collocations susceptible to persuasion · susceptible to suggestion

  • She is susceptible to flattery.

    Ella es sensible a los halagos.