Sensible (practical) in Spanish
Sensible (practical) in Spanish is sensato (sehn-SAH-toh), or sensata.
- Spanish
- sensato
- Say it
- sehn-SAH-toh
- Also said
- sensata
- Note
- Not the Spanish word sensible, which means sensitive.
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Questions about sensato
How do you say sensible (practical) in Spanish?
Sensible (practical) in Spanish is sensato. You can also say sensata. Not the Spanish word sensible, which means sensitive.
How do you pronounce sensato?
Say it sehn-SAH-toh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does sensato mean in English?
In English, sensato means sensible (practical).
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