Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
filosofía
Pronunciation
IPA/filosoˈfia/
Meaning
- feminine nounphilosophy
Example
Estudio filosofía en la universidad.
I study philosophy at the university.
More examples
Tener una filosofía clara ayuda en las decisiones diarias.
Having a clear philosophy helps with daily decisions.
Core concept
Academic discipline and personal worldview about truth and values.
Common phrases
filosofía de vida
philosophy of life
tener una filosofía clara
have a clear philosophy
Similar words
pensamiento: Mental activity that generates thoughts, opinions, and general ways of thinking.
idea: Simple, often brief thought or notion that suggests a possible answer or plan.
reflexión: Careful, deliberate thinking that reexamines and clarifies personal ideas.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de ideas y métodos que reflexionan sobre el sentido de la vida, la moral y la verdad como disciplina intelectual.
Word origin
Borrowed via Latin from Greek philo- 'love' plus sophía 'wisdom', forming a term for the study of wisdom and for a person's set of beliefs.
Usage tips
- La filosofía names the subject as a whole, while phrases like mi filosofía or su filosofía summarize someone's personal beliefs.