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sensitive in Portuguese

sensitive in Portuguese is sensitivo, sensível, delicado — sensitive means easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

sensitive in Portuguese

sensitivo
adj
Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
sensível
adj
Responsive to stimuli.
sensitivo
adj
Responsive to stimuli.
sensível
adj
delicado
adj
(of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.

What does "sensitive" mean?

  1. adj Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.
    "He's quite sensitive about his height."
  2. adj Requiring careful or delicate handling because it is easily damaged or because the topic is difficult.
    "This is a sensitive topic, so choose your words carefully."
  3. adj Able to detect small changes or respond accurately to stimuli.
    "The new camera sensor is far more sensitive to light."

sensitive in a sentence

  • He's quite sensitive about his height.
  • She has always been a sensitive child.
  • This is a sensitive topic, so choose your words carefully.
  • The documents were marked as sensitive information.

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What is "sensitive" in Portuguese?

"sensitive" in Portuguese is sensitivo, sensível, delicado. sensitive means: Easily affected, upset, or hurt by things.

How do you use "sensitive" in a sentence?

Example: "He's quite sensitive about his height." In Portuguese, "sensitive" is sensitivo, sensível, delicado.

Are there other ways to say "sensitive" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "sensitive": sensitivo, sensível, delicado.

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