filosofía
nounCEFR B2
What does “filosofía” mean in English?
philosophy — the study of fundamental questions; a set of guiding beliefs or principles
philosophy — the study of fundamental questions; a set of guiding beliefs or principles (filosofía de empresa; filosofía de vida)
Example sentences
La filosofía de gestión de la empresa se basa en la transparencia, la colaboración y el respeto medioambiental.
The company's management philosophy is based on transparency, collaboration, and environmental respect.
Desde Sócrates, la filosofía ha reflexionado sobre preguntas que la ciencia no puede responder por sí sola.
Since Socrates, philosophy has reflected on questions that science cannot answer on its own.
Su filosofía de vida es sencilla: hacer cada día algo que merezca la pena y tratar bien a los demás.
Her life philosophy is simple: each day do something worthwhile and treat others well.
How to use it
La filosofía (noun, feminine) covers two B2 meanings: (1) the academic discipline (estudiar filosofía; filosofía griega), and (2) a guiding set of beliefs or principles (filosofía de empresa; filosofía de vida; la filosofía de la marca). The adjective filosófico/a is productive. Key collocations: filosofía de vida; la filosofía de; cuestión filosófica; debate filosófico. In business and management texts, la filosofía de la empresa = the company's guiding principles.
Common mistake
Filosofía (discipline/guiding principles) — both senses are active at B2. Filosófico/a = philosophical. In corporate language, la filosofía de la empresa = the company ethos/guiding principles (not its academic study of philosophy). 'To philosophise' = filosofar. Do not confuse with ideología (ideology — a political system of beliefs).