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    Sabían (en. They knew)

    [sa'βjan]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates knowledge or a skill that was possessed in the past.
    They knew how to play the piano since they were young.
    Ellos sabían tocar el piano desde pequeños.
    Refers to information that someone had in the past.
    They knew there was a meeting that afternoon.
    Sabían que había una reunión esa tarde.
    Indicates an assumption that was considered true in the past.
    They thought they knew the truth, but they were wrong.
    Pensaban que sabían la verdad, pero estaban equivocados.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they didn't know
    an expression indicating that someone was unaware of something.
    no lo sabían
    to know for sure
    it indicates having absolute certainty about a fact.
    saber a ciencia cierta
    what they knew
    refers to the information they had on a specific topic.
    lo que sabían

    Related Words

    to know
    Verb that indicates knowledge of something.
    saber
    known
    That is known by someone.
    conocido
    certainty
    Firmness in a knowledge or belief.
    certeza

    Slang Meanings

    Knowing beforehand
    Everyone already knew that gossip.
    Ese chisme ya lo sabían todos.
    To know it all
    He always acts as if he knows everything that is happening.
    Siempre actúa como si supiera todo lo que pasa.