sabia
/sah-bee-ah/
wise
The adjective sabia means 'wise' or 'having good judgment.'
sabia(Adjective)
wise
?having good judgment
,knowledgeable
?having extensive knowledge
sage
?describing advice or counsel
📝 In Action
Mi abuela siempre fue muy sabia y me dio el mejor consejo.
B1My grandmother was always very wise and gave me the best advice.
Tomaste una decisión sabia al ahorrar ese dinero.
B2You made a wise decision by saving that money.
La respuesta sabia es esperar y ver qué sucede.
B2The knowledgeable answer is to wait and see what happens.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'sabia' ends in -a, it is the feminine form. You must use it when describing a feminine noun (like 'mujer', 'decisión', or 'respuesta'). For masculine nouns, use 'sabio'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Wisdom vs. Knowledge
While 'sabia' often means 'knowledgeable,' it usually implies having practical wisdom and good judgment, not just knowing facts.
As a noun, sabia refers to a 'wise woman,' a person known for their profound knowledge and good counsel.
📝 In Action
Consultaron a la sabia del pueblo para resolver el conflicto.
B2They consulted the wise woman of the town to resolve the conflict.
Dicen que ella es una sabia en materia de herbolaria.
C1They say she is a sage in the subject of herbalism.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Article
When used as a noun, it must be preceded by an article (like 'la' or 'una'). 'La sabia' means 'the wise woman'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sabia
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences correctly uses the word 'sabia' (wise)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sabia' and 'sabía'?
The difference is the accent mark! 'Sabia' (no accent) is the feminine adjective meaning 'wise' or 'knowledgeable'. 'Sabía' (with an accent on the í) is a conjugation of the verb 'saber' (to know), meaning 'I/he/she used to know' or 'I/he/she knew' (imperfect tense).
How do I make 'sabia' masculine?
To make 'sabia' masculine, you change the ending to -o, making it 'sabio'. This is used to describe a masculine person or thing (e.g., 'un hombre sabio').