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sábio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • knowledgeable adj Having a lot of knowledge, especially about a particular subject.
  • learned adjective Having extensive knowledge, gained through years of study; scholarly.
  • sage adj Wise, especially through experience and good judgment.
  • savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
  • wise adj Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
  • witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

Senses

sábio is used for these senses in English:

  • learned Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.
  • sage Wise.
  • sage A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
  • savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
  • wise Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
  • witty (archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.

learned — full definition

  1. adjective Having extensive knowledge, gained through years of study; scholarly.
  2. adjective A formal, respectful term used to refer to lawyers or judges in court.

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