Sensible vs Reasonable: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
Sensible significa sensato/práctico; reasonable significa razonable/justo.
Truco Mnemotécnico: sensible = sense smartly, reasonable = reason fairly
sensible has /s/ sound, reasonable has /z/ sound
sensible
adjectiverazonable, prudente, sensato, lógico
Ejemplo:
Although he had been working on the problem for hours, it was sensible to take a break and clear his mind before continuing.
Aunque había estado trabajando en el problema durante horas, era sensato tomar un descanso y despejar la mente antes de continuar.
Combinaciones comunes:
sensible decision
sensible choice
sensible advice
reasonable
adjectivejusto, sensato, razonable, moderado
Ejemplo:
Although the price of the concert tickets has increased, it would still be considered reasonable given the popularity of the artist and the quality of the venue.
Aunque el precio de las entradas para el concierto ha aumentado, aún se consideraría razonable dada la popularidad del artista y la calidad del lugar.
Combinaciones comunes:
reasonable price
reasonable request
reasonable explanation
Errores Comunes
It's sensible to expect a refund when the product is defective.
It's reasonable to expect a refund when the product is defective.
Esperar un reembolso por un producto defectuoso es justo, por lo que 'reasonable' es la elección correcta.
She made a reasonable decision to wear a coat in the cold weather.
She made a sensible decision to wear a coat in the cold weather.
Usar un abrigo en clima frío demuestra buen juicio, por lo que 'sensible' es apropiado.
Práctica Rápida
0/2 correctas1. Although he had been working on the problem for hours, it was ____ to take a break and clear his mind before continuing.
2. Although the price of the concert tickets has increased, it would still be considered ____ given the popularity of the artist and the quality of the venue.
Otras Palabras Confusas
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