sabido (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/saˈβido/

Translation Options into English

• Known
• Aware
• Well-informed
• Recognized

Meaning and Usage

The term "sabido" in Spanish primarily refers to someone who is knowledgeable, aware, or informed about a particular subject. It is used commonly in both oral and written contexts, though it may have a slight preference for formal or literary usage. The word is relatively frequent in Spanish discussions related to knowledge, law, and certain cultural contexts.

Example Sentences

1. "Es un hombre muy sabido, siempre tiene la respuesta correcta."

2. "He is a very knowledgeable man; he always has the right answer."

3. "En la reunión, varios expertos sabidos compartieron sus opiniones."

4. "In the meeting, several well-informed experts shared their opinions."

5. "No hay nada que no sepa, es un sabio conocido en la comunidad."

6. "There is nothing he doesn't know; he is a well-known sage in the community."

Idiomatic Expressions

While "sabido" itself does not dominate idiomatic expressions, it can appear in a few variations or phrases that demonstrate awareness or knowledge.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. "No es sabido si el acuerdo es legal."

2. "It is not known whether the agreement is legal."

3. "Como es sabido, los derechos humanos son fundamentales."

4. "As is known, human rights are fundamental."

5. "Es sabida su inclinación por las ciencias."

6. "His inclination towards science is well-known."

7. "Es bien sabido que la práctica lleva a la perfección."

8. "It is well-known that practice leads to perfection."

9. "Es sabido que la educación abre puertas."

10. "It is known that education opens doors."

Etymology

The adjective "sabido" derives from the Latin term "sapiendum," which comes from "sapere," meaning "to know" or "to be wise." This Latin root also ties into various Romance languages and reflects the concept of knowledge or wisdom.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Conocido (known) - Instruido (educated) - Ilustrado (enlightened)

Antonyms: - Ignorante (ignorant) - Desinformado (uninformed) - Inexperto (unexperienced)