palpable

palpable(
pahl
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pah
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bleh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. palpable
El médico dijo que si el bulto era palpable, habría que realizar una biopsia.The doctor said that if the lump was palpable, then a biopsy should be performed.
b. tangible
Hay una diferencia palpable entre la seda y la tela vaquera.There's a tangible difference between silk and denim.
a. palpable
Con Francisco y Estela discutiendo frente a todo el mundo, una incomodidad palpable invadió la sala.With Francisco y Estela arguing in front of everyone, a palpable awkwardness filled the room.
b. obvious
Había un resentimiento palpable tras su comentario irónico.There was obvious resentment underlying her ironic remark.
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