Savia (en. Sap)

/ˈsaβia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition_text: Liquid that transports nutrients and water in plants.
Example_sentence: Sap is essential for the growth of plants.
La savia es esencial para el crecimiento de las plantas.
Definition_text: Metaphor for the life or energy of a living being.
Example_sentence: Music is the sap of his existence.
La música es la savia de su existencia.
Definition_text: Vital substance of an organism.
Example_sentence: Love is the sap that binds the family together.
El amor es la savia que une a la familia.

Etymology

Etymology_Origin: From Latin 'savia', meaning 'wise' or 'wisdom'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: new sap
Meaning: Reference to a new generation full of energy and potential.
savia nueva
Phrase: sap of the land
Meaning: Refers to the natural resources or wealth of a place.
savia de la tierra
Phrase: to be carried away by the sap
Meaning: Means to go with the flow of life or circumstances.
dejarse llevar por la savia

Related Words

Related_word: seasoning
Description: Optimal state of maturity or good taste.
sazón
Related_word: wisdom
Description: Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge.
sabiduría
Related_word: sustenance
Description: Necessary support for life or development.
sustento

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Vital energy.
Example: To be full of sap after a great weekend.
Estar lleno de savia después de un buen fin de semana.
Meaning: Enthusiasm or joy.
Example: That party was full of sap.
Esa fiesta estuvo llena de savia.