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Difficulty: EasyInterpreting Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

The following passage is an English translation of a promotional flyer for a new natural skincare brand:

'Our organic creams are specially formulated for sensible skin. We use only natural ingredients to ensure a gentle and soothing experience for everyone.'

In the flyer, the word 'sensible' is a direct translation of a Spanish cognate. Based on the context of the advertisement, what does this word mean?

  1. A
    wise or showing good judgment
  2. easily irritated or delicateAnswer
  3. C
    completely immune to damage
  4. D
    scientifically proven to cure diseases

Answer

The correct answer is the option describing the skin as easily irritated or delicate, as it correctly identifies the meaning of the Spanish cognate 'sensible' in a skincare context.
The correct answer describes the skin as easily irritated or delicate. In Spanish, the word 'sensible' is a false cognate that means 'sensitive' in English. In the context of a skincare advertisement promoting organic creams and a gentle, soothing experience, 'sensitive' skin refers to skin that is delicate and easily irritated.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the promotional flyer
The flyer advertises organic skincare creams that offer a gentle and soothing experience.
Understanding the context helps identify the intended meaning of the target vocabulary word.
2
Identify the target word and its cognate relationship
The word 'sensible' in the translation corresponds to the Spanish word 'sensible'.
Recognizing that 'sensible' is a false cognate prevents translating it to its standard English definition of 'wise'.
3
Determine the correct contextual definition
In Spanish, 'sensible' means sensitive. In a skincare context, sensitive skin is easily irritated or delicate.
This matches both the linguistic meaning of the Spanish word and the marketing context of a gentle skincare product.

Key Concept

Interpreting Spanish vocabulary and false cognates within a promotional context
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