Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
sabio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsaβjo/
Meaning
- adjectivewise
Example
Mi abuelo es sabio.
My grandfather is wise.
More examples
Seguí un consejo sabio y todo salió bien.
I followed wise advice and everything turned out well.
Core concept
Calm adviser pausing before speaking, conveying prudence and experience.
Common phrases
consejo sabio
wise advice
hombre sabio
wise man
Similar words
inteligente: Understands complex ideas and thinks quickly to solve problems accurately.
listo: Spots cues quickly and improvises sharp, immediate solutions.
sensato: Makes calm, reasonable decisions that weigh facts and resist emotional bias.
prudente: Acts cautiously to avoid risks and prevent mistakes.
Definition in Spanish
Que demuestra sabiduría gracias a la experiencia y al buen juicio, más que por rapidez mental.
Word origin
The adjective comes from Latin sapiens/sapere through medieval Spanish, where a root meaning 'to taste' shifts toward 'to know' and sound judgment.
Usage tips
- 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.