How to Say "enlightened person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “enlightened person” is “iluminado” — C1 level.
Examples
No es un genio, solo es otro iluminado con teorías extrañas.
He's not a genius; he's just another 'visionary' with strange theories.
Históricamente, los iluminados buscaban la verdad a través de la razón.
Historically, the enlightened ones sought truth through reason.
Ese político habla como si fuera un iluminado.
That politician talks as if he were an enlightened one.
The Sarcastic 'The'
In Spanish, calling someone 'un iluminado' (with the 'a' or 'the' before it) often implies you think they are actually crazy or arrogant, not truly enlightened.
Positive vs Negative
Mistake: “Calling a smart student 'un iluminado'.”
Correction: Use 'un genio' or 'inteligente'. 'Iluminado' sounds like they are part of a cult or have delusions of grandeur.
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