sabemos
/sabemos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "we know" is translated as sabemos.
The phrase is used to state that the speaker and at least one other person possess specific information. To express high confidence when stating something you know, you can add the phrase sin lugar a dudas (without a doubt) to your sentence.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between types of knowledge. Use sabemos when referring to knowing facts or information. In contrast, the verb conocemos is used when you mean being acquainted with people or being familiar with places.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sabemos is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb saber. In informal situations, the pronoun nosotros is often omitted from nosotros sabemos.
How do you pronounce it?
/sabemos/
Did you know?
- The verb saber is a cognate of the English word 'savvy', which entered English via Spanish and French to describe practical knowledge.
- Because sabemos already contains the 'we' information within the verb ending, adding nosotros can actually make you sound slightly more emphatic or even confrontational in a heated argument.
- While sabemos describes factual knowledge, the root verb saber can also be used to express the ability to do something, like 'knowing' how to swim or play an instrument.
Examples in context
- Sabemos que te gusta.We know you like her.This sentence is useful for expressing that you know a person's preference using sabemos.Tatoeba #11310097 by Bonaaq, translation #3912813 by CH
- Sabemos todo sobre ti.We know everything about you.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess all information regarding someone using sabemos.Tatoeba #3773736 by cueyayotl, translation #2953681 by CK
- Sabemos quién lo hizo.We know who did this.This sentence is useful for identifying a person responsible for an action using sabemos.Tatoeba #4554933 by swyter, translation #3312733 by CK
- Realmente sabemos cómo hacerlo.We really know how to do it.
- Sabemos la respuesta, sin lugar a dudas.We know the answer, without a doubt.
- Conocemos bien ese tema.We know that subject well.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a secret project at work.
- SofíaYa sabemos el plan para mañana.We already know the plan for tomorrow.
- Alejandro¿Están seguros de los detalles?Are you sure about the details?
- SofíaSí, nosotros sabemos exactamente qué hacer.Yes, we know exactly what to do.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces empezamos a las ocho.Perfect, then we start at eight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
