Saber can express knowing information or knowing how to perform an action.
The idea
The present yo form is sé; saber plus an infinitive can express a learned skill.
Examples
- Sé la respuesta.I know the answer.
- ¿Sabes dónde está la estación?Do you know where the station is?
- Ana sabe cocinar.Ana knows how to cook.
- Sabemos la hora.We know the time.
- Ellos saben hablar español.They know how to speak Spanish.
- No sé el número de teléfono.I do not know the phone number.
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Conocer often expresses familiarity with a person or place; saber commonly introduces facts or skills.
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Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ la respuesta. (sé / saben)
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sé
Sé is the irregular present form for yo.
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ la hora. (sabemos / sabes)
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sabemos
Sabemos is the present form for nosotros.
Choose the infinitive for a learned skill: Ana sabe ___: prepara una comida. (cocinar / cocina)
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cocinar
Cocinar is an infinitive naming Ana’s learned skill.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ la respuesta. (sé / saben)
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ la hora. (sabemos / sabes)
Choose the infinitive for a learned skill: Ana sabe ___: prepara una comida. (cocinar / cocina)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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