Sabiduría (en. Wisdom)

/sabiˈðuɾia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of knowledge and skills acquired throughout life.
The wisdom of the elders is highly valued in our culture.
La sabiduría de los ancianos es muy valorada en nuestra cultura.
The ability to make sound judgments and make correct decisions.
Wisdom is fundamental for successful leadership.
La sabiduría es fundamental para liderar con éxito.
A quality of someone who knows how to act appropriately in different situations.
Wisdom is needed to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Se necesita sabiduría para resolver conflictos de manera pacífica.

Etymology

From Latin 'sapientia', which means 'wisdom, knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

folk wisdom
Knowledge and beliefs transmitted from generation to generation.
sabiduría popular
to harvest wisdom
To gain knowledge or experiences over time.
cosechar sabiduría
wisdom of life
Knowledge acquired through personal experience.
sabiduría de la vida

Related Words

wise
A person who possesses wisdom.
sabio
sagacity
The ability to understand and judge clearly.
sagacidad
intelligence
The ability to understand and reason.
inteligencia

Slang Meanings

street smarts
He has great street smarts; he always knows how to get out of trouble.
Él tiene un gran saber callejero, siempre sabe cómo salir de los problemas.
wisdom of life
Your mom has a lot of wisdom of life; listen to her advice.
Tu mamá tiene mucha sabiduría de la vida, escucha sus consejos.