Sepa (en. Know)

/ˈse.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Knowledge or understanding of something.
I hope you know the correct answer.
Espero que sepa la respuesta correcta.
Sense of the ability to understand or assimilate information.
It is important that you know how to use the tool.
Es importante que sepa cómo utilizar la herramienta.
Reference to a situation in which one has knowledge of the matter.
If you don’t know, ask me.
Si no sepa, pregúntame.

Etymology

From the verb saber, in the subjunctive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

That he/she/it knows
Indicates that someone has knowledge of something.
Que sepa
I don't know how
Expresses uncertainty about knowledge or ability.
No sepa cómo
Do you know?
It is used to ask if someone is aware of a fact.
¿Sepa usted?

Related Words

know
To have knowledge of something.
saber
to know
To have information about something or someone.
conocer
to understand
To understand something that is said or done.
entender

Slang Meanings

To understand or comprehend something in a colloquial context.
Now you know that I'm not going to the party.
Ya sepa que no voy a ir a la fiesta.