How to Say "aphorism" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aphorism” is “sentencia” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1
pithy statement
Examples
El libro de filosofía estaba lleno de sentencias sobre la vida y la muerte.
The philosophy book was full of maxims about life and death.
Ella habló con tanta autoridad que cada frase parecía una sentencia.
She spoke with such authority that every phrase seemed like a profound pronouncement.
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