palpável
1. Able to be touched or felt; tangible
The tension in the room was palpable.
A tensão na sala era palpável.
2. Easily perceived or noticed; obvious or evident
There was a palpable difference in her attitude after the promotion.
Havia uma diferença palpável na sua atitude após a promoção.
3. Capable of being touched or handled physically
The doctor checked for palpable lumps during the examination.
O médico verificou se havia nódulos palpáveis durante o exame.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese, 'palpable' is primarily used in formal, medical, or literary contexts to describe abstract qualities that can be 'felt' emotionally or atmospherically (like tension or excitement) or physical sensations that can be touched. The term is more common in writing and professional settings than in casual speech.
NYC Slang
you can feel it in the air
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