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susceptible

[/səˈseptəbəl/]
adjective
suscetível
1. capable of being affected by something; open to influence or change
She is susceptible to flattery.
Ela é suscetível a elogios.
2. liable to be affected by a disease or condition; having little resistance
People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections.
Pessoas com sistema imunológico enfraquecido são mais suscetíveis a infecções.
3. capable of admitting or allowing; receptive
The evidence is susceptible to different interpretations.
A evidência é suscetível a diferentes interpretações.
Synonyms
vulnerableproneexposedreceptiveopenimpressionable
Antonyms
resistantimmuneresilientunaffectedimpervious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suscetível
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
suscetível
standard usage; occasionally 'sensível' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

susceptible to something - having little resistance to something
susceptible to persuasion - easily convinced or influenced
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