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    Ilustrado (en. Enlightened)

    /ilusˈtɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has received a broad and varied education.
    The enlightened one in the group always brings interesting ideas.
    El ilustrado del grupo siempre aporta ideas interesantes.
    An individual dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and culture.
    The intellectuals of the 18th century promoted reason and science.
    Los ilustrados del siglo XVIII promovieron la razón y la ciencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'illustratus', meaning 'illustrious' or 'enlightened'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be an enlightened person
    To be a person with a great culture and knowledge.
    ser un ilustrado
    enlightened members of society
    Group of individuals with higher education who contribute to cultural development.
    ilustrados de la sociedad

    Related Words

    illustration
    Cultural and philosophical movement of the 18th century that emphasized reason.
    ilustración
    culture
    Set of knowledge, customs, and traditions that characterize a society.
    cultura

    Slang Meanings

    A pedantic person or one who boasts of their culture.
    Don't be so pretentious; just share what you know.
    No seas tan ilustrado, simplemente comparte lo que sabes.
    Someone who expresses themselves in a very elaborate manner.
    That guy always talks so elaborately that he sounds like a teacher.
    Ese chico siempre habla de manera tan ilustrada que parece un profesor.