Supieras (en. You knew)

/suˈpje.ɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates knowledge or ability to do something.
If you knew how to drive well, you could get the job.
Si supieras manejar bien, podrías conseguir el trabajo.
Expresses a condition that must be met for something to happen.
I wish you knew how much your friends value you.
Ojalá supieras cuánto te valoran tus amigos.
Used in phrases that express desire or doubt.
If only you knew the consequences of your actions.
Si solo supieras las consecuencias de tus actos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

If you had known
Expresses regret for not having known something earlier.
Si hubieras sabido
If you knew what awaits you
Warning about something that is approaching.
Si supieras lo que te espera
If only you knew
Indicates that someone is unaware of an important situation.
Si solo supieras

Related Words

known
Knowledge or information that one has.
sabido
to know
Verb that indicates knowledge of something.
saber
wisdom
Ability to make correct judgments.
sabiduría

Slang Meanings

Common knowledge
If you only knew, you would leave this place.
Si supieras, te irías de este lugar.
Having learned something quickly
She knew what happened before anyone else.
Ella supo lo que ocurrió antes que nadie.