sensibilidade
[sen.si.bi.li.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: sensibilidades
sensitivity
1. The capacity to perceive or feel; the quality of being sensitive to physical sensations or emotions
The sensitivity of the skin to touch varies from person to person.
A sensibilidade da pele ao toque varia de pessoa para pessoa.
2. Emotional responsiveness or the ability to experience feelings deeply
Her sensibility to others' emotions made her an excellent therapist.
Sua sensibilidade aos sentimentos dos outros a tornou uma excelente terapeuta.
3. In technical contexts, the degree to which a device or instrument responds to stimuli
The sensitivity of the microphone allows it to pick up very faint sounds.
A sensibilidade do microfone permite que ele capte sons muito fracos.
4. Aesthetic taste or refined appreciation of art and beauty
His sensibility for classical music was evident in his collection.
Sua sensibilidade pela música clássica era evidente em sua coleção.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter sensibilidade para algo (to have a sensitivity/knack for something)
falta de sensibilidade (lack of sensitivity)
sensibilidade extrema (extreme sensitivity)
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