Supimos (en. We found out)

[su'pi.mos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know or have knowledge of something.
We learned the news yesterday.
Supimos la noticia ayer.
To understand or realize something.
We knew what was happening.
Supimos lo que estaba sucediendo.
To receive information about a matter.
We found out about the event through a friend.
Supimos sobre el evento a través de un amigo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

we didn't know what to do
expresses uncertainty or lack of knowledge about an action to take.
no supimos qué hacer
we knew in time
indicates that necessary information was obtained at the right moment.
supimos a tiempo
when we knew
begins a reflection on what was known.
cuando supimos

Related Words

know
To have knowledge about something.
saber
knowledge
It is the state of comprehending and understanding something.
conocimiento
understand
Ability to comprehend something.
entender

Slang Meanings

To be aware of something.
We already knew about the crazy party they threw.
Ya supimos de la fiesta loca que hicieron.
To understand the situation.
We found out what the problem was after talking to him.
Supimos cuál era el problema después de hablar con él.