la
feminine
/saβiðuˈɾia/
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Translation
wisdom
Word origin
From Latin sapidus ('tasty, sensible'), from sapere ('to taste, to be wise'). The same root gives English 'sapient' and 'savour'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sapere
- English cognates
- sapient, savour
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsabidurías
Examples
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Wisdom comes with the years.
mucha .
His grandmother always speaks with great wisdom.
muchas .
Popular wisdom holds many truths.
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Where do you find the wisdom to decide?
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That book is full of ancient wisdom.
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