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"Sabia" is a form of "sabio", an adjective which is often translated as "wise". "Sabiduría" is a noun which is often translated as "wisdom". Learn more about the difference between "sabiduría" and "sabia" below.
la sabiduría(
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bee
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doo
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ree
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. wisdom
Mi abuelo era un hombre lleno de sabiduría.My grandfather was a man full of wisdom.
a. knowledge
La sabiduría del profesor no tenía límites.The professor's knowledge was limitless.
b. learning
La reina era conocida por todo el mundo por su sabiduría y sentido de justicia.The queen was known throughout the world for her learning and sense of justice.
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sabio, el sabio(
sah
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byoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. wise
Me dio un consejo muy sabio.She gave me a wise piece of advice.
b. sensible
Me parece un método muy sabio de solucionar el problema.It seems to me like a very sensible method of fixing the problem.
a. wise
El profesor sabio dejó que los estudiantes resolvieran el problema ellos mismos.The wise professor allowed the students to figure out the problem themselves.
b. learned
Es una jueza sabia; conoce las leyes como la palma de su mano.She is a learned judge; she knows the law like the back of her hand.
a. clever
Nuestro gato es muy sabio; hasta sabe abrir las puertas.Our cat is very clever; he can even open doors.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. wise man
El sabio bajó de la montaña para hablar con la multitud.The wise man came down from the mountain to speak to the crowd.
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