filosofía
“filosofía” means “philosophy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
philosophy
Also: study of knowledge
📝 In Action
La historia de la filosofía griega es fascinante.
B1The history of Greek philosophy is fascinating.
Mi hermana mayor decidió estudiar filosofía en la universidad.
B1My older sister decided to study philosophy at university.
philosophy, mindset
Also: motto
📝 In Action
La filosofía de esta empresa es poner al cliente primero.
B2The philosophy of this company is to put the customer first.
Mi filosofía de vida es simple: ser feliz y ayudar a otros.
B2My life philosophy is simple: be happy and help others.
No estoy de acuerdo con tu filosofía sobre el dinero.
C1I don't agree with your approach/philosophy regarding money.
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Words that translate to "filosofía" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: filosofía
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'filosofía' to describe a personal guiding principle, not an academic subject?
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Comes directly from the Late Latin word *philosophia*, which itself originated from the Ancient Greek word *philosophía*. It is a combination of two Greek roots: *phílos* (meaning 'loving') and *sophía* (meaning 'wisdom'). The word literally means 'love of wisdom'.
First recorded: Used extensively in scholarly Spanish texts since the Middle Ages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Por qué lleva tilde (Why does it have an accent mark)?
The accent mark on the 'í' (filosofía) is necessary to break up the vowel sound and ensure the stress falls on that syllable. If the accent were missing, Spanish grammar rules would put the stress on the 'o' before it, changing the word completely.
Is 'filosofía' always feminine?
Yes, 'filosofía' is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (la filosofía, una filosofía interesante).