How to Say "thin-skinned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “thin-skinned” is “susceptible” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ten cuidado con lo que dices; hoy ella está muy susceptible.
Be careful with what you say; she is very sensitive today.
Él es muy susceptible a las críticas de su jefe.
He is very sensitive to his boss's criticism.
No seas tan susceptible, solo era una broma.
Don't be so touchy, it was just a joke.
Always the Same Ending
This word ends in 'e', so it doesn't change for boys or girls. You can say 'él es susceptible' or 'ella es susceptible'.
Using 'a' for Reactions
When you want to say what someone is sensitive to, use the word 'a' right after, like 'susceptible a los ruidos' (sensitive to noises).
Susceptible vs. Sensible
Mistake: “Using 'sensible' to mean someone gets offended easily.”
Correction: Use 'susceptible' for hurt feelings. In Spanish, 'sensible' usually means someone who is kind, artistic, or feels things deeply without necessarily being offended.
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