saber
Translations
- to know (facts)
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | sabría |
| tú | sabrías |
| él/ella | sabría |
| nosotros | sabríamos |
| vosotros | sabríais |
| ellos/as | sabrían |
Future
| yo | sabré |
| tú | sabrás |
| él/ella | sabrá |
| nosotros | sabremos |
| vosotros | sabréis |
| ellos/as | sabrán |
Imperfect
| yo | sabía |
| tú | sabías |
| él/ella | sabía |
| nosotros | sabíamos |
| vosotros | sabíais |
| ellos/as | sabían |
Present
| yo | sé |
| tú | sabes |
| él/ella | sabe |
| nosotros | sabemos |
| vosotros | sabéis |
| ellos/as | saben |
Preterite
| yo | supe |
| tú | supiste |
| él/ella | supo |
| nosotros | supimos |
| vosotros | supisteis |
| ellos/as | supieron |
Example Sentences
¿Sabes dónde está la tienda?
Do you know where the store is?
It pleases me to know that you finished your project on time.
The coyote hunter knew exactly where to place the traps to catch his prey.
If you knew what happened, you might understand why I am so upset.
She knows how to planche in the park, impressing everyone with her skill.
She knows how to handle her responsibilities with great skill, which makes her stand out at work.
I am pleased to know that you have achieved your goals this year.
Quiero saber exactamente qué necesitas.
I want to know exactly what you need.
Ella sabe interpretar muy bien las emociones de los demás.
She knows how to interpret others' emotions very well.
It is a paradox that the more we know, the more we realize what we ignore.
I felt a great relief upon learning that everything was fine.
Es importante aprehender los conceptos básicos antes de avanzar.
It is important to understand the basic concepts before moving on.
Es fundamental que los ingenieros sepan cómo terreciese adecuadamente un edificio.
It is essential for engineers to know how to earth a building properly.
The knower of the group always has accurate answers to our questions.
Her gaze had a premonitory air, as if she knew what was going to happen.
Los agotares de la vida moderna pueden resultar abrumadores si no sabemos gestionarlos adecuadamente.
The drains of modern life can be overwhelming if we do not know how to manage them properly.
The complementer always knows what to say to make his friends feel good in difficult times.
I don't know if I'm going to the beach or to the movies; it depends on the weather!
Sometimes, people claim to know more than they really do.
El ajedrecista se concentró intensamente en la partida, sabiendo que cada movimiento contaba.
The chess player concentrated intensely on the game, knowing that every move counted.
El sabihondo de la clase siempre interrumpía a los demás, queriendo demostrar que sabía más que todos.
The know-it-all in the class always interrupted others, wanting to prove that he knew more than everyone.
His first name was always a mystery to his closest friends, who never found out.
I was startled by the sudden noise coming from the street, not knowing what had happened.
El mondrigo no entendía por qué todos se reían de él, aunque en el fondo sabía que era un poco torpe.
The fool didn't understand why everyone was laughing at him, although deep down he knew he was a bit clumsy.
I didn't know that the book was about it, but it intrigued me.
The concealer of secrets made sure that no one knew what was happening in the meeting.
I was always told gossip about the neighbors' lives, although I never knew if it was true.
When I fell, I started to ache in my knee, but I knew it would soon pass.
Las pesadeces de la vida cotidiana a veces pueden resultar abrumadoras, pero hay que saber sobrellevarlas.
The burdens of everyday life can sometimes be overwhelming, but one must know how to cope with them.
El escalivo que encontró en el mercado era astuto y sabía cómo aprovechar cualquier oportunidad para sobrevivir.
The scavenger found in the market was cunning and knew how to take advantage of any opportunity to survive.
Los niños callejeros suelen ser muy astutos y saben cómo sobrevivir en la ciudad.
Street children are often very clever and know how to survive in the city.
The jinn offered him three wishes, but he didn't know what to ask for.
Él sabe cómo comanditar un equipo eficazmente durante situaciones de crisis.
He knows how to lead a team effectively during crisis situations.
The news caused confusion among the attendees, who didn't know how to react.
Su comportamiento fue tan incalificable que nadie sabía cómo reaccionar.
His behavior was so unqualifiable that no one knew how to react.
I take pleasure in knowing that my friends feel happy and fulfilled in their lives.
The aphorism that says 'knowledge takes no space' has always inspired me.
The fishermen know well the rocky area of the coast and know where to find the best fish.
I felt in total embarrassment when I didn’t know how to answer the question.
When his stomach cramped, he knew it was time to eat something.
The anacoluthon in his speech left everyone confused and unsure how to react.
Upon hearing the 'click' of the lock, we knew the door was secured.
The drummer of the village always knows how to liven up the parties with his music and good rhythms.
Es importante saber cómo escapular correctamente durante la ceremonia religiosa.
It is important to know how to scapular correctly during the religious ceremony.
The cowboys know how to lasso horses with great skill.
El engurrumio de cables en la habitación era tan complicado que nadie sabía cómo desenredarlo.
The tangle of cables in the room was so complicated that no one knew how to untangle it.