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    Supo (en. Knew)

    /ˈsupɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To say that someone or something has knowledge of something.
    She knew that she had been selected for the job.
    Ella supo que había quedado seleccionada para el empleo.
    To remember or bring to mind something that was learned or experienced.
    The teacher knew how to explain the subject clearly.
    El profesor supo explicar la materia con claridad.
    To understand or realize information or a fact.
    He knew that he had to change his strategy to win.
    Él supo que tenía que cambiar de estrategia para ganar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapere', which means 'to have flavor' or 'to have understanding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do you know what?
    It is used to attract someone's attention before revealing information.
    ¿Sabes qué?
    I don't know, but he/she knew that.
    It expresses uncertainty about how someone knows something.
    No sé, pero supo eso
    He/she knew for sure.
    It means that someone knew or understood something with complete certainty.
    Supo a ciencia cierta

    Related Words

    saber
    To have knowledge or information about something.
    saber
    wisdom
    The ability to apply knowledge and experience wisely.
    sabiduría
    wise
    A person who possesses wisdom.
    sabio

    Slang Meanings

    He/she knew what happened.
    When I arrived, he/she knew what had happened.
    Cuando llegué, supo lo que había sucedido.
    It tasted like glory to me.
    Last night's food tasted like glory to me.
    La comida de anoche me supo a gloria.