Sabría (en. I would know)

/sa'βɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates a hypothetical or presumed action related to knowledge.
If I knew the answer, I would say it.
Si supiera la respuesta, la diría.
Used to express a future possibility of knowing something.
If I studied more, I would know the topics for the exam.
Si estudiara más, sabría los temas para el examen.
Indicates a desire or intention to acquire knowledge.
I would like you to tell me what you would know if you were here.
Me gustaría que me dijeras lo que sabrías si estuvieras aquí.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

What would you know how to do?
A question about skills or knowledge one possesses.
¿Qué sabrías hacer?
You would know how to enjoy it.
Indicates that something can be appreciated if one has knowledge about it.
Sabrías disfrutarlo

Related Words

know
To have knowledge or information about something.
saber
knowledge
The action of knowing or understanding something.
conocimiento
wisdom
The ability to make correct decisions based on knowledge.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

It would be how it’s said on the street when someone has knowledge about a topic.
That party, I would know it was going to be crowded.
Esa fiesta, sabría que iba a estar llena de gente.
Used to refer to someone who is believed to have knowledge but does not have it.
Don't pay attention to him, he would only know if he had lived it.
No le hagas caso, él solo sabría si lo hubiera vivido.