Spanish word

sensibilidad

Pronunciation

IPA/sensiβiliˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsensitivity

Example

Ella tiene mucha sensibilidad para el arte.

She has a strong sensitivity to art.

Illustration for sensibilidad (sensitivity)

More examples

Desarrolló sensibilidad social al trabajar con voluntarios.

She fostered social sensitivity by working with volunteers.

Core concept

Ability to perceive and emotionally respond to subtle feelings and tones in people or situations.

Common phrases

  • desarrollar sensibilidad

    foster sensitivity

  • sensibilidad hacia los demás

    sensitivity to others

  • sensibilidad social

    social sensitivity

Similar words

empatía: Understands others' feelings and shares in their emotional experience.
tacto: Selects words and actions carefully to avoid offending or upsetting others.
percepción: Detects and interprets sensory cues to form an awareness of the surroundings.

Definition in Spanish

Capacidad para percibir y responder a emociones y matices sutiles en personas o situaciones.

Word origin

Derived from Latin sensibilitas through sensibilis (from sentire 'to feel'), with -idad forming a noun that denotes the ability to sense.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are tener or mostrar with sensibilidad to praise empathy or artistic sensibility, and temporary emotional hurt is expressed with estar sensible.

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