saber
to know (facts), to know how to
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/saˈβeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Spanish distinguishes between 'saber' (to know facts or how to do something) and 'conocer' (to know or be familiar with people, places, or things). 'Saber + infinitive' means 'to know how to': 'Sé cocinar' (I know how to cook). In the preterite, saber shifts meaning to 'found out': 'Supe que se casó' (I found out she got married).
📝 Example Sentences
No sé la respuesta.
I don't know the answer.
¿Sabes nadar?
Do you know how to swim?
Supimos la noticia ayer.
We found out the news yesterday.