Cultas (en. Cultured)

/kul.tas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People with great education and culture.
Cultured individuals tend to have extensive knowledge about art and literature.
Las personas cultas suelen tener un amplio conocimiento sobre el arte y la literatura.
That which is related to refined culture.
The atmosphere of the gala was very cultured, full of references to art history.
El ambiente de la gala era muy culto, lleno de referencias a la historia del arte.

Etymology

From Latin 'cultus', which means care, cultivation, or education.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cultured women
It refers to women with a high level of education and culture.
mujeres cultas
cultured man
It consists of a man who possesses extensive knowledge in various areas.
hombre culto
cultured speech
A speech that demonstrates knowledge and scholarly ability.
discurso culto

Related Words

culture
Set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a social group.
cultura
education
Process of instruction and intellectual training.
educación
scholarship
Deep knowledge in one or more areas of knowledge.
erudición

Slang Meanings

Someone who shows off too much of their culture.
Don't be so cultured; sometimes humility is more valuable.
No seas tan culto, a veces la humildad es más valiosa.
Referring to people who are snobs because of their education.
She acts as if she is very cultured, but she doesn't listen to others.
Ella actúa como si fuera muy culta, pero no escucha a los demás.