Sabiendo (en. Knowing)

/saˈβjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb know that indicates knowledge at a specific moment.

Knowing what was going to happen, I decided to act cautiously.

Sabiendo lo que iba a pasar, decidí actuar con precaución.

Indicates that someone has information about a matter.

Knowing that there is a meeting, I arrived early.

Sabiendo que hay una reunión, llegué temprano.

Used to express the action of knowing or having information.

Knowing the answers, the test was easy.

Sabiendo las respuestas, la prueba fue fácil.

It derives from the Latin 'sapere', which means to have wisdom or knowledge.

knowing that

Expression that indicates awareness of a specific situation.

sabiendo que

not knowing what to do

Phrase that expresses confusion or lack of information about an action to take.

no sabiendo qué hacer

knowing what is being said

Indicates that someone is aware of the information they have shared.

sabiendo lo que se dice

to know

To know something or have information about it.

saber

to meet

To have information or experience about something or someone.

conocer

to understand

To understand the meaning of something.

entender

To have a clear situation about something.

You know how it is, don’t tell me you didn’t know.

Ya sabes cómo es, no me digas que no sabías.

To be informed about gossip or rumors.

Knowing what’s happening in the neighborhood, you don’t surprise me.

Sabiendo lo que pasa en el barrio, no me sorprendes.