Sabios (en. Wise men)
/ˈsaβjos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Men or women who possess great knowledge.
The wise of antiquity were venerated for their wisdom.
Los sabios de la antigüedad eran venerados por su sabiduría.
People who make decisions based on experience and deep knowledge.
It is advisable to consult the wise before making an important move.
Es recomendable consultar a los sabios antes de hacer un movimiento importante.
Individuals who have pondered and learned from life.
The wise often share their experiences to help others.
Los sabios suelen compartir sus experiencias para ayudar a otros.
Etymology
From Latin 'sapiens', which means 'wise' or 'intelligent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wise advice
Recommendation given by a person with experience.
sabio consejo
it is wise to correct oneself
Indicates that it is normal to make mistakes and correcting errors is a sign of wisdom.
de sabios es rectificar
the devil knows more because he is old than because he is the devil
Experience brings more knowledge than cunning.
más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo
Related Words
wisdom
Ability to make correct decisions based on knowledge.
sabiduría
intelligence
Ability to learn, understand, and reason.
inteligencia
knowledge
Set of information and skills acquired through experience or education.
conocimiento
Slang Meanings
A person who always has an answer full of knowledge.
That guy is a wise one; he always has an interesting fact to share.
Ese tipo es un sabio, siempre tiene un dato interesante que compartir.
Someone who thinks they are smarter than others.
Don't be so wise; people like you sometimes don't listen.
No seas tan sabio, gente como tú a veces no escucha.