erudito
“erudito” means “scholarly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
scholarly
Also: learned, erudite
📝 In Action
Escribió un artículo erudito sobre el arte romano.
B2He wrote a scholarly article about Roman art.
Su lenguaje es demasiado erudito para una conversación casual.
C1His language is too scholarly for a casual conversation.
Es una mujer muy erudita que ha leído miles de libros.
B1She is a very learned woman who has read thousands of books.
scholar
Also: learned person
📝 In Action
El profesor es un erudito en la historia de España.
B2The professor is a scholar of Spanish history.
Muchos eruditos coinciden en que el cuadro es auténtico.
C1Many scholars agree that the painting is authentic.
No soy un erudito, solo me gusta leer mucho.
B1I'm not a scholar; I just like to read a lot.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'eruditus'. This comes from 'e-' (out of) and 'rudis' (rough/raw).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sabio' and 'erudito'?
A 'sabio' is someone with wisdom and life experience, while an 'erudito' is someone with vast knowledge specifically gained from books and study.
Can I use 'erudito' to describe a movie or a song?
You can use it for a movie if the movie itself is very intellectual or scholarly, but it is much more common to describe people or written works like books and articles.
Is 'erudito' always a compliment?
Usually, yes! It respects someone's hard work and knowledge. However, if said with a certain tone, it could imply someone is 'too' academic or out of touch with reality.