Sabeis (en. You know)

[sa'βeiz]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know something through experience or information.
You know the truth about the matter.
Vosotros sabéis la verdad sobre el asunto.
To have knowledge of something.
Do you know where the library is?
¿Sabéis dónde está la biblioteca?
To be informed about something.
I don’t know if you know that there is a meeting tomorrow.
No sé si vosotros sabéis que hay una reunión mañana.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you know what?
Expression used to draw attention to something important that is about to be said.
¿Sabéis qué?
You know what you’re saying
Your statement is correct or informed.
Sabéis lo que decís
You know more than a library
Refers to someone who has a lot of knowledge.
Sabéis más que una biblioteca

Related Words

to know
To have knowledge about something.
saber
knowing
The act of knowing or understanding.
sabiendo
wisdom
Ability to make sound decisions.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

To know someone or something very well.
That guy knows all the gossip in the neighborhood.
Ese chico sabeis de todos los chismes del barrio.
To be aware of something.
I don't care, you already know the story.
No me importa, ya sabeis la historia.