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How to Say "noticeable" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “noticeable” is “notable” — use 'notable' when something is easily seen, felt, or perceived, often implying a positive or significant change or quality.

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notable

noh-TAH-blehnoˈtaβle

adjectiveB1general
Use 'notable' when something is easily seen, felt, or perceived, often implying a positive or significant change or quality.
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'.

pronunciado

pro-noon-SYAH-dohpɾonunˈθjaðo

adjectiveB1general
Choose 'pronunciado' when something is very obvious, distinct, and stands out clearly, especially used for characteristics like accents or features.
A single bright red apple sitting in the middle of a bowl of many green apples.

Examples

Tiene un acento extranjero muy pronunciado.

He has a very noticeable foreign accent.

Hay un descenso pronunciado al final de la calle.

There is a steep descent at the end of the street.

El paciente mostró un alivio pronunciado después del tratamiento.

The patient showed a significant relief after the treatment.

Matching the Noun

Since this is an adjective, it must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'pronunciado' for masculine nouns and 'pronunciada' for feminine nouns.

Don't use it for volume

Mistake: “Su voz es muy pronunciada.”

Correction: Su voz es muy fuerte.

sensible

sen-SEE-blehsenˈsible

adjectiveB2general
Use 'sensible' to describe a change or difference that is perceptible and significant enough to be registered or felt, often in a quantitative context like sales or results.
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-dahakuˈsaða

adjectiveC1general
Employ 'acusada' when a difference or quality is very evident and striking, suggesting it's hard to miss or ignore.
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', 'Pronunciado', and 'Sensible'

Learners often confuse 'notable', 'pronunciado', and 'sensible'. 'Notable' is a general term for something easily seen or felt. 'Pronunciado' is best for strong, distinct features like accents, while 'sensible' is often used for quantifiable changes or differences that are clearly perceptible.

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