Sabido (en. Known)

/saˈβido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is known or understood by many.
It is a known fact that the sun rises in the east.
Es un hecho sabido que el sol sale por el este.
That which has been learned or for which knowledge has been acquired.
His relationship with music is something known in his family.
Su relación con la música es algo sabido en su familia.
That which is presented or manifested as true or evident.
The result of the election was known before it was officially announced.
El resultado de la elección fue sabido antes de que se anunciara oficialmente.

Etymology

It comes from the verb saber, which means to know or to have information about something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A good listener needs few words.
It indicates that someone who understands a situation well does not need much explanation.
A buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan
There is nothing new under the sun.
It refers to the idea that what happens in the present has happened before.
No hay nada nuevo bajo el sol
It is well known.
It indicates that something is known by most people.
Es de todos sabido

Related Words

to know
To know something, to have information.
saber
wisdom
Deep and thoughtful knowledge about life and experience.
sabiduría
wise
One who has wisdom or is learned.
sabio

Slang Meanings

It refers to something that is widely known or no longer surprises.
That gossip is well known; everyone has already talked about it.
Ese chisme es sabido; ya lo ha comentado todo el mundo.
Used in a context to indicate that something is not a secret.
That is not known; it is a public fact.
Eso no es sabido, es un hecho público.