Sabas (en. You knew)

ˈsaβas

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Expression of knowledge or skill related to something.

If you knew how to play chess, you could easily beat him.

Si sabas jugar al ajedrez, podrías ganarle fácilmente.

Knowledge about specific information.

I doubted that you knew the correct answer.

Dudaba de que sabas la respuesta correcta.

Indicates the possibility or probability that someone knows.

I don't think you know how to get here without a map.

No creo que sabas cómo llegar aquí sin un mapa.

From Latin 'sapere', which means to know or to have flavor.

you knew

indicates that the other person has knowledge about a topic.

sabas tú

you didn't know that

means that someone does not have knowledge of something considered basic.

no sabas eso

you knew very well

used to praise someone for their knowledge.

sabas muy bien

know

to have knowledge or certainty about something.

saber

know

to be familiar with or have experience with something or someone.

conocer

understand

ability to understand or assimilate information.

entender

To know about something without being told.

That topic was already in your mind, you knew.

Ese tema ya estaba en tu mente, sabas.

Used in informal situations to make knowledge available.

If you need help, just know that I'm here.

Si necesitas ayuda, solo sabas que estoy aquí.