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    Erudito (en. Scholar)

    /eɾuˈðito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has acquired extensive knowledge through study and practice.
    The erudite gave a lecture on the history of philosophy.
    El erudito ofreció una conferencia sobre la historia de la filosofía.
    An individual who stands out for their wisdom and culture.
    The library was inaugurated in honor of a local erudite.
    La biblioteca fue inaugurada en homenaje a un erudito local.
    Someone who is an expert in a specific field of knowledge.
    The marine biology expert made significant discoveries.
    El erudito en biología marina realizó importantes descubrimientos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'eruditus', which means 'instructed' or 'educated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expert in the field
    A person with profound knowledge in a specific subject.
    erudito en la materia
    erudite and modest
    Refers to someone with great knowledge who does not boast about it.
    erudito y modesto
    encyclopedic knowledge
    Vast knowledge that encompasses diverse disciplines.
    erudición enciclopédica

    Related Words

    wisdom
    Ability to make good judgments and decisions.
    sabiduría
    knowledge
    Information obtained through learning and experience.
    conocimiento
    intelligence
    Ability to learn, reason, and solve problems.
    inteligencia

    Slang Meanings

    A brainiac
    That kid is a brainiac; he knows everything.
    Ese chico es un cerebrito; sabe de todo.
    A know-it-all
    He always has to correct everyone; he's a know-it-all.
    Siempre tiene que corregir a todos, es un sabiondo.
    Walking encyclopedia
    That professor is a walking encyclopedia; he knows everything.
    Ese profesor es una enciclopedia ambulante, sabe todo.