Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

From Late Latin sēnsibilis (perceptible by the senses, having feeling, sensible), from Latin sentiō (to feel, perceive).

Pronunciation edit

 

  • Rhymes: (Portugal) -ivɛl
  • Hyphenation: sen‧sí‧vel

Adjective edit

sensível m or f (plural sensíveis)

  1. sensitive
  2. tender, sore
  3. sensible
  4. delicate

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