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    Supieron (en. They knew)

    /suˈpjɛ.ɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the knowledge or understanding acquired at a specific moment.
    They learned the news in time.
    Ellos supieron la noticia a tiempo.
    Expresses that someone had the ability to do something.
    They knew how to solve the problem quickly.
    Supieron resolver el problema rápidamente.
    Refers to the learning or discovering of information.
    They never knew how I got there.
    Nunca supieron cómo llegué allí.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sapere', which means 'to know' or 'to have knowledge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They didn't know what to do.
    They lacked the ability to react appropriately.
    No supieron qué hacer
    They knew how to take advantage.
    They managed to gain a benefit in a situation.
    Supieron sacar ventaja
    They knew how to stand firm.
    They were able to resist adversity.
    Supieron mantenerse firmes

    Related Words

    know
    To know information or have the ability to do something.
    saber
    know
    To have experience or contact with something or someone.
    conocer
    understand
    Ability to understand something.
    entender

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware.
    They knew what was happening at the party.
    Ellos supieron lo que estaba pasando en la fiesta.
    To realize.
    When they found out the truth, everything changed.
    Cuando supieron la verdad, todo cambió.