sabiduria
nounCEFR B2
What does “sabiduria” mean in English?
wisdom — the quality of having experience and good judgement
wisdom — the quality of having experience and good judgement (la sabiduría popular/ancestral; con sabiduría)
Example sentences
La sabiduría no se adquiere únicamente a través de los libros; la experiencia vital aporta una comprensión más profunda.
Wisdom is not acquired solely through books; lived experience provides a deeper understanding.
La sabiduría popular condensa siglos de experiencia colectiva en refranes y dichos que siguen siendo pertinentes.
Popular wisdom condenses centuries of collective experience in proverbs and sayings that remain pertinent.
Actuó con una sabiduría poco común para alguien de su edad, escuchando antes de emitir cualquier juicio.
She acted with an uncommon wisdom for someone her age, listening before making any judgement.
How to use it
La sabiduría (noun, feminine) means 'wisdom' — the quality of being experienced, knowledgeable, and having good judgement. Core B2 collocations: la sabiduría popular/ancestral/convencional; con sabiduría; sabiduría práctica; la sabiduría de los años; una persona de gran sabiduría. The adjective is sabio/a. Distinguish from conocimiento (knowledge — information held), inteligencia (intelligence — cognitive ability), and prudencia (prudence — careful judgement).
Common mistake
Sabiduría popular = folk wisdom/popular wisdom — much more common than 'popular knowledge'. Sabio/a = wise (a person); sabio is also used as a noun ('a wise man'). Don't confuse with saber (verb: to know, or noun: knowledge/learning).