False Friends: Sensitive and Sensible. False Friends can be very confusing as they are words that sound similar in two languages but have different meanings. Here are just two examples.
Sensitive
- In English, to be sensitive means to understand what people are feeling and treat them in a respectable way.
- The man she is marrying is very kind and sensitive.
- The doctor was very sensitive with the news she shared with us about our dad.
- Sensitive can also mean to be easily upset by something someone does or says.
- They’re very sensitive about their son.
- I find it impossible to talk about politics with him as he is so sensitive.
Sensible
- Although sensible in English sounds like sensible in Spanish it has a very different meaning.
- If you are sensible in English it means you are showing good judgement.
- She is a very sensible and pragmatic boss.
- Even though she is only 10 years old, Lucia is able to make very sensible decisions.
Now that you’ve learned about False Friends: Sensitive and Sensible, have a look at our other Vocab Rehab posts.
Vocab Rehab: False Friends: Comprehensive and Understanding
Vocab Rehab: Intensifiers
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