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sabio

wise

adjective SAH-byoh Rare

Origin: From Vulgar Latin sapius, related to Latin sapere (to know).

Also means

knowledgeable

Usage Note

Sabio implies deep, accumulated wisdom rather than mere book learning; the noun el sabio means 'a sage' or 'scholar'. It differs from listo (clever, quick) and inteligente (intelligent). The feminine is sabia, also a noun for a wise woman.

Examples

"El sabio respondió con calma y precisión."

Natural Translation

The wise man answered calmly and precisely.

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