Sabías (en. Did you know)

/saˈβjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know or have information about something.
Did you know there is a meeting today at three?
Sabías que hoy hay reunión a las tres.
To have knowledge or certainty about a fact.
You didn't know she was coming to the party.
No sabías que ella vendría a la fiesta.
To be aware of a situation.
Did you know the project was approved?
¿Sabías que el proyecto fue aprobado?

Etymology

From Latin 'sapere', meaning to know or to have flavor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Did you know that...?
A question used to introduce interesting information.
¿Sabías que...?
As you knew...
Used to emphasize that something was known to the person being addressed.
Como tú sabías...

Related Words

to know
Verb that means to have knowledge or information about something.
saber
to know
To have familiarity with someone or something.
conocer

Slang Meanings

When you are caught in a knowledge mistake.
Don't play smart, you knew that wasn't true.
No te hagas el sabio, sabías que eso no era cierto.
It is used to blame someone for lacking information.
If you didn't know, it's not my fault.
Si no sabías, no es mi culpa.