Sabemos (en. We know)

[saˈβemos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know something through the mind or experience.
We know that the earth revolves around the sun.
Sabemos que la tierra gira alrededor del sol.
To have information about something.
We don't know where your brother is.
No sabemos dónde está tu hermano.
To be able to do something.
We know how to dance salsa very well.
Sabemos bailar salsa muy bien.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

we know that
Expression used to indicate that one has knowledge about something specific.
sabemos que
we don't know anything
Phrase that expresses a lack of knowledge about a situation.
no sabemos nada
we know how
Indicates that one has the ability or knowledge to do something.
sabemos cómo

Related Words

to know
Verb that indicates the knowledge or understanding of something.
saber
knowledge
The fact of knowing or understanding something.
conocimiento
experience
Knowledge acquired through practice or observation.
experiencia

Slang Meanings

We know that something interesting is happening.
When the group started laughing, we knew they knew something we didn't.
Cuando el grupo comenzó a reír, supimos que sabían algo que nosotros no.
In reference to a shared situation.
We already know that he doesn't like the party, so we didn't invite him.
Ya sabemos que no le gusta la fiesta, así que no la invitamos.