How to Say "cultured" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cultured” is “culto” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1formal
describing a person with refined tastes and broad knowledge
Examples
Es una persona muy culta que conoce mucho sobre historia y arte.
They are a very cultured person who knows a lot about history and art.
Utiliza un lenguaje culto en sus discursos.
He uses sophisticated language in his speeches.
Describing People
When you use this to describe a person, the ending changes: use 'culto' for a man and 'culta' for a woman.
Not the same as 'polite'
Mistake: “Using 'culto' to mean someone has good manners.”
Correction: Use 'educado' for good manners. 'Culto' is specifically about having knowledge and education.
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