Sabio

Sabio is a Spanish term meaning wise, prudent, or learned. As an adjective, it describes a quality of knowledge, judgment, or learning. As a noun, it can refer to a person who is regarded as wise or learned, often translated as “sage” or “wise man.”

In Portuguese, a closely related form "sábio" also means wise, with feminine "sábia." These terms share a common Latin root related to knowledge and discernment, and they have cognates in other Romance languages.

Usage in modern Spanish includes gender agreement: un hombre sabio or una mujer sabia, and los sabios for plural. The feminine form of the adjective changes from sabio to sabia, while the masculine noun sabio can function as a standalone designation for a learned person.

Onomastics and toponymy show Sabio used as a surname in Spanish-speaking regions and as part of place names or geographic features. As a cultural term, sabio often appears in literature, proverbs, and media to signify wisdom, expertise, or learned authority.

See also: sabiduría, sabio (various uses), sapiencia.