sabiduría
nounUpper-intermediate
What does “sabiduría” mean in English?
wisdom — accumulated knowledge combined with sound judgement; 'sabiduría popular' = folk wisdom; more than mere knowledge
Example sentences
la sabiduría popular reflejada en refranes
folk wisdom reflected in proverbs
obrar con sabiduría ante situaciones difíciles
to act with wisdom in difficult situations
How to use it
'Sabiduría' refers to wisdom — accumulated knowledge combined with good judgement. It collocates with 'sabiduría popular' (folk wisdom), 'sabiduría convencional', 'actuar con sabiduría'. Unlike 'conocimiento' (knowledge, factual learning), 'sabiduría' implies depth, experience, and sound judgement.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'sabiduría' (wisdom, implying judgement and depth from experience) with 'conocimiento' (knowledge, factual information) — 'sabiduría' cannot simply be memorised or acquired from books alone.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas 1.3.