sensiblemente

noticeably

adverb sen-see-BLEH-men-teh Rare

Also means

considerably, appreciably

Usage Note

Sensiblemente is a classic false friend: it does NOT mean 'sensibly' (that is sensatamente or con sensatez). It means 'noticeably, appreciably, to a perceptible degree' (los precios han subido sensiblemente, 'prices have risen noticeably'). The underlying adjective sensible likewise means 'perceptible / sensitive', not 'sensible' in the English sense. This is one of the most common Spanish-English false friends at advanced level.

Examples

"La temperatura ha bajado sensiblemente esta semana."

Natural Translation

The temperature has dropped noticeably this week.

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