sensibilidad
sensibilidád with stress marks
sensibility; emotional appreciation
Usage Note
Sensibilidad is a formal loanword from Spanish sensibilidad referring to a refined capacity for feeling or aesthetic appreciation. It is used in literary, artistic, and intellectual contexts and is rarely heard in everyday casual speech.
Examples
" Mataas ang sensibilidad niya. "
Natural Translation
His sensibility is high.
Literal Translation
High the sensibility his.
" Mataas ang kanyang sensibilidad sa sining. "
Natural Translation
His/Her emotional appreciation for art is high.
Literal Translation
High the his/her sensibility in art.
" Ang kanyang sensibilidad sa sining ay nahubog ng maraming taon ng pagmamasid sa mga obra ng dakilang pintor. "
Natural Translation
His sensibility for art was shaped by many years of observing the works of great painters.
Literal Translation
The his sensibility in art [ay] shaped of many year of observing in [mga] work of great painter.
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