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How to Say "susceptible to" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsusceptible tois susceptibleC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
adjectiveC1formal
prone to an illness or condition
A lump of soft, brightly colored modeling clay being shaped by a pair of hands.

Examples

Este plan es susceptible de mejora.

This plan is capable of improvement.

La ley es susceptible de varias interpretaciones.

The law is open to several interpretations.

Los niños son más susceptibles a este virus.

Children are more susceptible to this virus.

Using 'de' for Possibility

When you mean something is 'capable of' happening, use the word 'de' followed by a noun or a verb.

The 'a' vs 'de' trap

Mistake:Saying 'susceptible a mejora'.

Correction: Say 'susceptible de mejora'. Use 'a' for vulnerabilities/feelings and 'de' for things that can be changed or modified.

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