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filósofo

fee-LOH-so-fohfiˈlo.so.fo

“filósofo” means “philosopher” in Spanish (a person who studies or practices philosophy).

philosopher

Also: thinker
NounmB1
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📝 In Action

Platón fue un filósofo griego muy famoso.

A2

Plato was a very famous Greek philosopher.

Mi tío es un filósofo; siempre está cuestionando la realidad.

B1

My uncle is a philosopher; he is always questioning reality.

Aquel filósofo escribió un tratado sobre la ética y la moral.

C1

That philosopher wrote a treatise on ethics and morality.

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Common Collocations

  • filósofo griego – Greek philosopher
  • filósofo contemporáneo – contemporary philosopher
  • ser un gran filósofo – to be a great philosopher

Idioms & Expressions

  • tomarse las cosas como un filósofo – to take things calmly and without getting upset

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: filósofo

Question 1 of 3

Which vowel carries the stress in 'filósofo'?

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👥 Word Family▼
filosofía(philosophy) — Noun
filosófico(philosophical) — Adjective
filosofar(to philosophize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
antropósofoteósofo
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'philósophos', which combines 'phílos' (lover/friend) and 'sophía' (wisdom). It literally means 'lover of wisdom.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: philosopherFrench: philosopheItalian: filosofo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'filósofo' only for professionals?

Not necessarily. While it usually refers to scholars like Socrates or Kant, it can be used humorously or descriptively for anyone who thinks a lot about the meaning of life.

Does it always have an accent?

Yes, as a noun ('the philosopher'), it always carries an accent on the third-to-last syllable. The only time you see 'filosofo' without an accent is when it's the verb form 'I philosophize'.

Is 'filósofo' a common job title today?

While people still study philosophy, most 'filósofos' today work as professors, writers, or researchers rather than just having 'philosopher' as a standalone job title.