sabrán
“sabrán” means “they will know” in Spanish (future knowledge or facts).
they will know, you will know
Also: they will find out
📝 In Action
Cuando lleguen, sabrán la verdad.
B1When they arrive, they will know the truth.
Ustedes sabrán qué hacer si ocurre una emergencia.
B2You all (formal) will know what to do if an emergency occurs.
Ellos sabrán la respuesta mañana.
A2They will know the answer tomorrow.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sabrán
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sabrán' to mean 'they will know a fact'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *sapere*, which originally meant 'to taste' or 'to have flavor.' This sense evolved to mean 'to discern' or 'to be wise,' eventually leading to the modern Spanish meaning 'to know' (facts/skills).
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-12th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'sabrán' look so different from the infinitive 'saber'?
'Saber' is one of the ten most common verbs in Spanish that has an irregular stem in the future tense. Instead of using the full infinitive, it shortens the root to 'sabr-' before adding the future endings. This is a pattern you just need to memorize, like 'tener' becoming 'tendr-.'
Is 'sabrán' used for 'you all' in Spain?
Generally, no. In Spain, the formal plural 'ustedes' (which uses 'sabrán') is much less common than the informal plural 'vosotros,' which would use 'sabréis' (you all will know, informal).