sabemos
/sa-BEH-mos/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Nosotros sabemos la respuesta.
A1We know the answer.
No sabemos a qué hora llega el tren.
A2We don't know what time the train arrives.
Sabemos hablar español.
A2We know how to speak Spanish.
¿Qué sabemos sobre el proyecto?
B1What do we know about the project?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Form
The '-emos' ending on 'sabemos' tells you the action is being done by 'we' (nosotros/nosotras). This is a very common pattern for verbs that end in '-er' in Spanish.
Knowing Facts vs. Knowing People
This is super important! Use 'saber' (like in 'sabemos') for facts, information, and skills. Use a different verb, 'conocer', when you're talking about being familiar with people, places, or things.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'sabemos' for People
Mistake: "Sabemos a tu hermano."
Correction: Conocemos a tu hermano. (We know your brother.) Use 'conocer' to say you know or are familiar with a person.
⭐ Usage Tips
No Need for 'How'
To say 'we know how to do' something, you just say 'sabemos' plus the action. For example, 'Sabemos cocinar' means 'We know how to cook.' You don't need to add the Spanish word for 'how' ('cómo').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sabemos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses a form of the verb 'saber' (to know facts/skills)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sabemos' and 'conocemos'?
'Sabemos' is for facts, information, and skills (e.g., 'Sabemos la hora' - We know the time). 'Conocemos' is for being familiar with people, places, or things (e.g., 'Conocemos a Juan' - We know Juan; 'Conocemos París' - We know Paris).
Is 'sabemos' always about more than one person?
Yes. The '-emos' ending specifically means 'we' (nosotros or nosotras). If you wanted to say 'I know,' you would use 'sé'.