sensitibidad
sensitibidád with stress marks
sensitivity
Usage Note
Sensitibidad is an Anglicized loanword used in modern, educated speech and media, covering both physical sensitivity — such as skin reactions or allergies — and emotional sensitivity to others' feelings. It appears frequently in discussions about mental health and interpersonal relations.
Examples
" Mataas ang sensitibidad ng balat ko. "
Natural Translation
My skin's sensitivity is high.
Literal Translation
High the sensitivity of skin my.
" Kailangan ng sensitibidad dito sa ating usapan. "
Natural Translation
Sensitivity is needed here in our conversation.
Literal Translation
Needed of sensitivity here in our conversation.
" Kailangan ng guro ng sensitibidad sa damdamin ng mga mag-aaral upang lubos silang matuto sa loob ng silid-aralan. "
Natural Translation
A teacher needs sensitivity to the feelings of the students so that they can fully learn inside the classroom.
Literal Translation
Needs of teacher of sensitivity to feelings of the students so-that fully they learn in the classroom.
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