wisdom
BrE /ˈwɪz.dəm/ AmE /ˈwɪz.dəm/
noun en → es
the ability to use knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments
sabiduría, prudencia
- wisdom about something
Collocations gain wisdom from experience · show wisdom in a decision
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She has gained wisdom through her years of experience.
Ella ha adquirido sabiduría a través de sus años de experiencia.
good advice or guidance based on knowledge and experience
consejo, orientación
- wisdom about something
Collocations follow the wisdom of someone · seek wisdom from a mentor
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He followed the wisdom of his elders.
Él siguió el consejo de sus mayores.
the phrase 'in one's wisdom' is used to say that someone has made a decision or done something in an unwise way, often because they think they know better than other people
en su sabiduría (irónicamente)
- in one's wisdom
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In its wisdom, the company decided to cut costs by reducing staff.
Con su sabiduría, la empresa decidió reducir costos disminuyendo el personal.
Idioms
la sabiduría de la multitud
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The wisdom of the crowd often leads to better solutions.
La sabiduría de la multitud a menudo lleva a mejores soluciones.
la sabiduría de Salomón
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She has the wisdom of Solomon when it comes to solving problems.
Ella tiene la sabiduría de Salomón a la hora de resolver problemas.