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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