VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

saber

to know (facts/skills)

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use saber where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see saber after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo sabo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to know (facts/skills) when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta saber en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates know (facts/skills) slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does saber mean in Spanish?
to know (facts/skills) (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use saber in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is saber in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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