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saber

English translation of saber

to know

'Saber' is used when you know a fact or piece of information or if you are familiar with a skill.

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Example sentences using: saber

Yo sé tu nombre.

English translation of Yo sé tu nombre.

I know your name.

In this sentence, 'saber' is used to express knowledge or awareness about something like personal details or facts, translating in this situation as 'I know'.

Ellos saben la respuesta.

English translation of Ellos saben la respuesta.

They know the answer.

'Saber' is used to show someone having information acquired personally, or through the learning process. In this case, it's showing that 'they' have the answer.

María no sabe nadar.

English translation of María no sabe nadar.

Maria doesn't know how to swim.

The phrase uses 'saber' to refer to abilities we have or lack. Here, it shows Maria does not have the skills to swim.

¿Sabes dónde está mi chaqueta?

English translation of ¿Sabes dónde está mi chaqueta?

Do you know where my jacket is?

'Saber' here is used to ask information pertaining to the location, very functional for asking 'do you know where...?' questions.

Sabemos por qué estás aquí.

English translation of Sabemos por qué estás aquí.

We know why you are here.

In this, 'saber' is used to indicate having knowledge about someone's purposes or intentions, meaning 'we know the reason you're here'.

Ana sabe que me gusta leer.

English translation of Ana sabe que me gusta leer.

Ana knows that I like to read.

In this case, 'saber' associates somebody's realization with another person's affection. It shows Ana is aware I enjoy reading.

Sabes tocar la guitarra

English translation of Sabes tocar la guitarra

You know how to play the guitar.

'Saber' is used when we refer to skills that someone has, in this case when outlining someone's ability or knowledge 'how to' do something like to play guitar.

No sé cómo explicarte.

English translation of No sé cómo explicarte.

I don't know how to explain to you.

'Saber'+ 'cómo'- shows one's ability or ability unclear for doing something - in this sentence, indicates inability or frustration in giving an explanation.

Ustedes saben mucho español.

English translation of Ustedes saben mucho español.

You all know a lot of Spanish.

In this example, 'saber' + 'mucho'- indicates having extensive knowledge or intellectual accumulation about something, here it being Spanish language.

¿Sabes la hora?

English translation of ¿Sabes la hora?

Do you know the time?

'Saber' intrigues about confirmed info - as 'know', putting English query of 'do you know?' This conveys a direct seeking for exact-time-knowledge.

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