Saberse (en. To know)

/saˈβeɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know or have deep knowledge of something.
I know the lyrics to all his songs.
Me sé la letra de todas sus canciones.
To be aware of a matter or a situation.
At work, I know all the processes.
En el trabajo, me sé todos los procesos.
To make sure that something is true or real.
I know that they will come to the party.
Me sé que vendrán a la fiesta.

Etymology

From the verb saber, derived from the Latin 'sapere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to know by heart
To know something without needing to consult it.
saberse de memoria
to not know the lesson
To not know or not remember the necessary information.
no saberse la lección
to know a secret
To know a secret that is kept in confidence.
saberse un secreto

Related Words

saber
To know something through study or experience.
saber
conocimiento
The action of knowing or being aware of something.
conocimiento
sabiduría
The ability to understand and apply knowledge practically.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

To know oneself well
I know it inside out, so there's no problem.
Me lo sé al dedillo, así que no hay problema.
To have insider information
I know what’s going on between them, but I'm not going to say it.
Me sé lo que pasa entre ellos, pero no lo voy a decir.