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How to Say "noticeable" in Spanish

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notable

/noh-TAH-bleh//noˈtaβle/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'notable' when something is easily seen or felt, indicating a clear but not necessarily extreme degree of difference or improvement.
A single bright yellow sunflower standing much taller than a field of small white daisies.

Examples

Hubo una mejoría notable en sus notas este trimestre.

There was a remarkable improvement in his grades this term.

La diferencia de precio es notable.

The difference in price is noticeable.

One Form for All

This word ends in -e, which means it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine person or thing. You say 'un cambio notable' and 'una mejoría notable'.

sensible

/sen-SEE-bleh//senˈsible/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'sensible' to describe a change or difference that is perceptible and significant enough to be noticed, often implying a notable increase or decrease.
A field of uniform green grass with one distinct, large patch of bright purple flowers that stands out clearly, representing a noticeable difference.

Examples

La empresa experimentó un aumento sensible en sus ventas después de la campaña.

The company experienced a noticeable increase in its sales after the campaign.

Hubo una mejora sensible en la calidad del sonido.

There was a significant improvement in sound quality.

Describing Data

This meaning is often used when discussing statistics, data, or technical results, emphasizing that the change is large enough to matter or be easily perceived.

acusada

/ah-koo-SAH-dah//akuˈsaða/

adjectiveC1general
Use 'acusada' when the difference or characteristic is very obvious and striking, suggesting a strong or pronounced degree.
A sharp, jagged mountain peak standing out clearly against a flat horizon.

Examples

Existe una acusada diferencia entre los dos resultados.

There is a marked difference between the two results.

La paciente mostró una mejoría acusada tras el tratamiento.

The patient showed a pronounced improvement after the treatment.

Describing Things

In this sense, 'acusada' describes a feminine thing (like 'diferencia' or 'mejoría') that stands out or is very clear.

Choosing between Notable and Sensible

Learners often confuse 'notable' and 'sensible'. While both mean 'noticeable', 'notable' is more general for things easily seen or felt, whereas 'sensible' implies a more significant, often quantitative, perceptible change or difference.

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