sabiduría
“sabiduría” means “wisdom” in Spanish (deep understanding and experience).
wisdom
Also: knowledge, good judgment
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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.
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Comes from the Latin word *sapientia*, which means 'wisdom' or 'good taste.' It is directly related to the Spanish verb *saber* (to know) and the noun *sabor* (flavor), showing that, long ago, knowing something and being able to taste or discern something were linked.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
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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.