Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to know (a fact)" in Spanish: saber
saber
To know a fact in Spanish is saber. The yo form is sé with an accent. Use saber for information, skills, and how to do something.
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How to pronounce saber
Say it
sah-BEHR / seh
/sa.ˈβeɾ/
Saber is sah-BEHR. Sé is seh with an accent. Sabes is SAH-behs.
"to know (a fact)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| saber | to know (facts / how to) Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| sé | I know Accented yo form. | Accented yo form. |
| sabes / sabe | you know / he-she knows Questions about facts. | Questions about facts. |
| sabemos / saben | we know / they know Plural forms. | Plural forms. |
| saber + infinitive | to know how to Sé nadar. | Sé nadar. |
How to use saber in real life
- 1Sharing a fact
Sé la respuesta de la pregunta tres.
I know the answer to question three.
Sé marks knowing information.
- 2Asking for a skill
¿Sabes cocinar arroz?
Do you know how to cook rice?
Sabes + infinitive means know how.
- 3Group certainty
Sabemos el camino al museo.
We know the way to the museum.
Sabemos is first-person plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with saber
Incorrect: Yo sabo la hora.
Correct: Yo sé la hora.
The yo form is sé, not sabo.
Incorrect: Sé a María.
Correct: Conozco a María.
People and places use conocer, not saber.
Good to know
Good to knowSaber vs conocer is a classic beginner split. Saber handles facts and skills; conocer handles people and familiarity with places.
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Checking directions before leaving campus
ChatPal
¿Sabes dónde queda la estación?
Do you know where the station is?
You
Sí. Sé que queda cerca del parque.
Yes. I know it is near the park.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo no sé el número del bus.
Perfect. I don't know the bus number.
You
Yo sí sé. Es el doce.
I do know. It's the twelve.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to know (a fact)" in Spanish
Why does sé have an accent?
The accent marks the yo form sé and separates it from se the pronoun.
Saber or conocer?
Saber for facts and skills. Conocer for people and places.
How do I say I know how to drive?
Sé manejar or sé conducir.
How do you pronounce sé?
Like English seh. Keep it short.
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