Sabedor (en. Knower)

[sa-βe-ðor]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who has knowledge or skills in a specific area.
The knowledgeable person of local traditions is very respected.
El sabedor de las tradiciones locales es muy respetado.
Individual who possesses certain wisdom or experience.
That old man is a knowledgeable person about life.
Ese viejo es un sabedor de la vida.
Person who is aware of something or has precise information.
She is knowledgeable about political matters.
Ella es una sabedora de los asuntos políticos.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'sapiens', which means wise or knowledgeable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aware of the truth
Person who knows the reality of a situation.
sabedor de la verdad
to be knowledgeable
To have knowledge or understanding about a topic.
ser sabedor
knowledgeable to the ear
Someone who has confidential or privileged information.
sabedor al oído

Related Words

wisdom
Ability to apply knowledge and experiences judiciously.
sabiduría
knowledge
Information, understanding, or skills obtained through experience or learning.
conocimiento
intelligence
Ability to understand and reason.
inteligencia

Slang Meanings

An expert in a specific topic, used informally.
He is knowledgeable in technology and always helps us with our problems.
Él es un sabedor en tecnología y siempre nos ayuda con nuestros problemas.
Someone who knows a lot but can come off as pedantic.
Don't be so know-it-all; sometimes you have to listen to others.
No seas tan sabedor, a veces hay que escuchar a los demás.