sensible vs sensitive
"Sensible" means rational and practical. "Sensitive" means emotionally affected or delicate. When you want to say someone is "sensible" in Spanish, you mean "sensitive" in English.
sensible
Means "reasonable," "practical," or "showing good judgment." It is a positive quality describing a person or decision.
The common mistake: "Sensible" en español significa que alguien se emociona o afecta fácilmente. En inglés, "sensible" no tiene ese significado. Para eso usa "sensitive."
"That's a sensible approach — start with the simplest solution and iterate."
sensitive
Means "easily affected" emotionally, or "requiring care" because of its delicate or confidential nature.
"Do not log sensitive data like passwords or tokens — even in development."
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