sage

• Describe a una persona, especialmente mayor, como sabia, con profundo conocimiento y sentido común.

Describes a person, especially an older one, as wise and possessing deep knowledge and good judgment.

1. Wise and experiencedB2formal

   Having or showing profound wisdom, often gained through age and experience.

   Sabio y experimentado

   • The old man gave sage advice to the young couple.
   • Her sage counsel helped the company avoid a crisis.
   • He is known for his sage observations on life.

   Sinónimosastuteintelligentjudiciousknowledgeablelearnedphilosophicprudentsagaciousshrewdwise

   Antónimosfoolishignorantinexperiencednaiveunwise

2. Grey-green colorB1formal

   Of a muted, greyish-green color, resembling the leaves of the sage plant.

   color salvia

   • She wore a beautiful sage dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a calming sage green.
   • The sage color of the leaves blended perfectly with the garden.

   Sinónimosgrayish-greengreyish-greensage green

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona de profunda sabiduría, especialmente aquella que actúa como guía en cuestiones espirituales o filosóficas; también se refiere a la hierba aromática (salvia) usada como condimento.

A noun referring to a person of profound wisdom, especially one who serves as a mentor in spiritual or philosophical matters; also refers to an aromatic herb (Salvia) used as a seasoning.

1. Wise personB2formal

   A person, often a mentor, known for their deep wisdom and sound judgment, especially in spiritual or philosophical matters.

   Persona sabia

   • The village elders sought the advice of the sage.
   • He was regarded as a sage in matters of philosophy.
   • The sage's teachings have been passed down for generations.

   Sinónimosguruintellectmentornestororaclephilosopherpunditsavantsolomon

   Antónimosfoolignoramussimpleton

2. Culinary herbB1formal

   The aromatic, grey-green leaves of the Salvia plant, used fresh or dried to flavor meats, poultry, and other dishes.

   Salvia (hierba culinaria)

   • She added fresh sage to the stuffing for the turkey.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried sage.
   • Sage pairs well with pork and game meats.

3. Herb plantB1formal

   Any of various plants belonging to the genus Salvia, often grown for their aromatic leaves or ornamental flowers.

   Salvia (planta)

   • The garden is filled with purple-flowered sage.
   • Sage is a hardy perennial herb that thrives in sunny spots.
   • Different species of sage are found across the Mediterranean.

   Sinónimossalvia