English–Spanish

“wise” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsaβjo/

Example

Mi abuelo es sabio.

My grandfather is wise.

Illustration for sabio (wise)

How to say “wise” in Spanish

“Wise” in Spanish is sabio.

Calm adviser pausing before speaking, conveying prudence and experience.

Full entry for sabio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sabio

Seguí un consejo sabio y todo salió bien.

I followed wise advice and everything turned out well.

Tips for using sabio

  • As a noun, un sabio often means a sage or learned person, so calling someone sabio emphasizes deep, considered wisdom rather than mere book learning.

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