sensitive

sensible, delicado

Que siente dolor, sufre daños o molestias fácilmente por el contacto u otros estímulos.

En inglés sencillo: Easily hurt, damaged, or made uncomfortable by touch or other things.

• This cream is for sensitive skin.
• My teeth are sensitive to cold drinks.
• Be gentle; that area is still sensitive.

Cómo se usa: sensitive to something (My skin is sensitive to sunlight.)

Sinónimos: delicate, tender

Expresiones frecuentes: sensitive skin, sensitive teeth, sensitive to heat

comprensivo, sensible

Que comprende los sentimientos ajenos y procura no herirlos.

En inglés sencillo: Understanding other people’s feelings and being careful not to hurt them.

• She is a sensitive listener.
• He was sensitive to her feelings after the argument.
• We need a sensitive approach when talking to children.

Cómo se usa: sensitive to something (Our teacher is sensitive to the needs of shy students.)

Sinónimos: considerate, understanding, thoughtful

Antónimos: insensitive, inconsiderate

Expresiones frecuentes: sensitive to someone, sensitive approach, sensitive teacher

delicado, sensible

Que debe tratarse con cuidado porque los errores pueden causar problemas graves.

En inglés sencillo: Needing careful handling because mistakes could cause serious problems.

• Keep this sensitive information private.
• The talks have reached a sensitive stage.
• Access to sensitive areas is strictly controlled.

Sinónimos: delicate

Expresiones frecuentes: sensitive information, sensitive data, sensitive issue

susceptible, sensible

Que se siente herido o molesto fácilmente por lo que otros dicen o hacen.

En inglés sencillo: Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do.

• He is a sensitive child.
• She felt sensitive about her mistakes.
• Try not to joke about it; he is very sensitive.

Cómo se usa: sensitive about something (He is sensitive about his weight.); sensitive to something (She is very sensitive to criticism.)

Sinónimos: touchy, thin-skinned

Antónimos: thick-skinned, insensitive

Expresiones frecuentes: sensitive person, sensitive about something, overly sensitive

delicado, espinoso

Que puede molestar, ofender o herir a las personas cuando se habla de ello.

En inglés sencillo: Likely to upset, offend, or hurt people when discussed.

• Religion can be a sensitive topic.
• She avoided sensitive questions about his family.
• They discussed the sensitive subject of divorce carefully.

Sinónimos: delicate, touchy

Expresiones frecuentes: sensitive topic, sensitive subject, sensitive question