lo sé todo
/lo se todo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I know everything" is said as lo sé todo.
A statement used to claim that one possesses all the necessary information or knowledge about a subject.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lo (it), sé (I know) and todo (everything/all).
Which one should you use?
Lo sé todo, ¿eh? is an informal way to assert knowledge with a playful tone, while Estoy al tanto de todo translates to "I'm aware of everything" and is a formal way to convey knowledge.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase lo sé todo, the pronoun lo acts as a direct object marker for the verb saber, even when todo is present to emphasize the totality of the knowledge.
How do you pronounce it?
/lo se todo/
Did you know?
- Adding ya to create ya lo sé todo shifts the meaning from a statement of fact to an expression of impatience or annoyance with the speaker.
- The word sabiondo describes someone who thinks they know everything, but unlike the neutral lo sé todo, it is specifically used to mock someone's arrogance.
- The word sé must have a written accent to differentiate it from the reflexive pronoun se, which is one of the most common words in the Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Lo sé todo.I know everything.This example shows the use of lo sé todo.Tatoeba #507139 by Shishir, translation #392308 by CM
- En mi trabajo, yo lo sé todo sobre el funcionamiento de la empresa.At my job, I know everything about how the company works.
- ¡No me cuentes nada sobre el programa, lo sé todo, ¿eh?Don't tell me anything about the TV show, I know everything, okay?
- No me preguntes más, lo sé todo.Don't ask me anymore, I know everything.
- Sobre este tema, lo sé todo.About this subject, I know everything.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a plan for a trip.
- ElenaElena, ¿estás lista para el viaje?Elena, are you ready for the trip?
- MateoSí, lo sé todo sobre el itinerario.Yes, I know everything about the itinerary.
- Elena¿Estás segura de que no falta nada?Are you sure nothing is missing?
- MateoConfía en mí, lo sé todo.Trust me, I know everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
