wise

S2 W1

BrE /waɪz/ AmE /waɪz/

adjective en → es

1 KNOWLEDGEABLE [attributive], [predicative] A2

having or showing knowledge and good judgement

sabio, prudente, astuto

  • be wise about something

Collocations wise decision · wise advice

  • She was always very wise about money matters.

    Siempre fue muy prudente en cuestiones de dinero.

2 ADVICE [attributive], [predicative] B1

used to describe advice or a suggestion that is sensible and should be followed

sabio, acertado, prudente

  • wise decision

Collocations wise advice · wise suggestion

  • It would be wise to take an umbrella.

    Sería prudente llevar un paraguas.

1 PERSON [noun] B2

a person who is wise or has a lot of knowledge and good judgement

sabio, erudito, prudente

  • wise man/woman

Collocations wise person · wise elder

  • He is a wise old man.

    Es un hombre sabio y anciano.