What is the Spanish word for "sensitive"?

Learn how to say "sensitive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sensitive

Spanish

sensible

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Alternative translations of "sensitive"

sensible al tacto
delicado
susceptible
perceptivo

Examples of how to use "sensitive" in Spanish

English
He is very sensitive to criticism.
Spanish
Él es muy sensible a las críticas.
English
My skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
Spanish
Mi piel es muy sensible a la luz del sol.
English
He is sensitive about his accent.
Spanish
Él es sensible respecto a su acento.
English
This device is sensitive to small vibrations.
Spanish
Este dispositivo es sensible a pequeñas vibraciones.
English
Be sensitive when discussing her loss.
Spanish
Sé sensible al hablar de su pérdida.

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