Also means
wise (adjective)
Usage Note
Saggio as a noun means an academic essay or a test/trial (un saggio di danza = a dance recital/try-out). As an adjective it means 'wise' or 'prudent'. Note the plural noun i saggi also means 'the wise men/sages'. The double meaning requires context.
Examples
"Ha scritto un saggio sulla storia italiana."
Natural Translation
She wrote an essay on Italian history.

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