sabiduría
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📝 In Action
La abuela siempre comparte su sabiduría con la familia.
A2Grandma always shares her wisdom with the family.
Se necesita más que inteligencia, se necesita sabiduría para resolver este problema.
B1More than intelligence is needed; wisdom is required to solve this problem.
El libro está lleno de la sabiduría antigua de los filósofos griegos.
B2The book is full of the ancient wisdom of the Greek philosophers.
Actuó con gran sabiduría al esperar antes de tomar una decisión.
C1He acted with great judgment/wisdom by waiting before making a decision.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'sabiduría' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la sabiduría', 'mucha sabiduría').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'saber' (the verb 'to know') instead of 'sabiduría' (the noun 'wisdom')."
Correction: Use 'sabiduría' when you mean the quality or trait. 'Él tiene mucha sabiduría' (He has a lot of wisdom).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
While common, 'sabiduría' often appears in slightly more formal or thoughtful contexts when discussing life lessons, philosophy, or profound truths.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sabiduría
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sabiduría'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'wise person' using this word family?
You would use the related adjective or noun: 'sabio' (masculine) or 'sabia' (feminine). For example, 'Mi abuelo es un hombre sabio.' (My grandfather is a wise man.)
¿Es 'sabiduría' un sustantivo contable (countable)?
No, 'sabiduría' is generally an abstract noun, meaning it is uncountable. You cannot say 'one wisdom' or 'two wisdoms.' You use modifiers like 'mucha' (a lot of) or 'poca' (little) to describe the amount.