Supieran (en. Knew)

/suˈpjɛɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates knowledge or information in the subjunctive mood.

If they knew the truth, they would change their mind.

Si supieran la verdad, cambiarían de opinión.

Expresses a hypothetical condition related to knowledge.

I wish they knew how to solve the problem.

Ojalá supieran cómo resolver el problema.

Used in situations of uncertainty or desire.

I would like them to know that I am here to help.

Me gustaría que supieran que aquí estoy para ayudar.

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

If they knew

Expression indicating a hypothetical condition suggesting that knowledge would change the situation.

Si supieran

I wish they knew

Phrase expressing a desire for someone to have certain knowledge or information.

Ojalá supieran

That they knew

Indicates a wish for other people to be informed about something.

Que supieran

to know

Verb meaning to have knowledge about something.

saber

to know (people or places)

Verb implying being familiar with something or someone.

conocer

to understand

Verb meaning to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

entender

To know something thoroughly.

When they asked him, he knew perfectly, as if he knew it very well.

Cuando le preguntaron, supo a la perfección, como si supiera de sobra.

To know something very well.

That place is so well-known to her that it seems she knows every nook and cranny.

Ese lugar es tan conocido para ella que parece que supiera cada rincón.