Saben (en. They know)

/ˈsa.βen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To know something, to have information about a matter.

They know how to solve the problem.

Ellos saben cómo solucionar el problema.

To have knowledge or skills in an area.

We know how to play musical instruments.

Sabemos tocar instrumentos musicales.

To be aware of a fact or situation.

You know that the meeting is at five.

Sabes que la reunión es a las cinco.

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

they know what they are doing

Indicates that someone acts with knowledge and experience.

saben lo que hacen

they know what they mean

Means that they understand the context or meaning of something.

saben a qué se refieren

they don’t know where they are

Indicates that someone is lost or disoriented.

no saben dónde están

know

To have knowledge or understanding about something.

saber

wisdom

Knowledge, especially that gained through experience.

sabiduría

wise

Someone who has a lot of wisdom.

sabio

To perfectly understand a situation.

They already know how to handle the situation.

Ya saben cómo manejar la situación.

To know someone well.

They know which way the wind blows.

Ellos saben de qué pie cojea.