sabés
/sah-BESS/
you know
Sabés: You know a specific piece of information, such as a location on a map.
sabés(verb)
you know
?knowing a fact or piece of information
you understand
?understanding a situation
📝 In Action
¿Sabés dónde está la parada del autobús?
A1Do you know where the bus stop is?
Vos sabés que tengo razón.
A1You know that I'm right.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Vos' Connection
'Sabés' is a special form of the verb used with 'vos' instead of 'tú'. It is very common in the Rio de la Plata region (Argentina and Uruguay).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the accent
Mistake: "sabes"
Correction: sabés (when using 'vos'). Without the accent, it's the standard form used with 'tú' in most other countries.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sound like a local
In Buenos Aires, people often end sentences with '¿sabés?' as a way to check if the listener is following along, similar to how English speakers say 'you know?'
Sabés: You know how to do something, like having the skill to ride a bike.
📝 In Action
¿Sabés cocinar empanadas?
A2Do you know how to cook empanadas?
Vos sabés manejar muy bien.
A2You know how to drive very well.
💡 Grammar Points
Skills vs. Facts
When 'sabés' is followed directly by another verb (like 'manejar' or 'cocinar'), it means you have the skill to do that action.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sabés
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Buenos Aires and want to ask someone if they know the way, which would you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sabes' and 'sabés'?
The only difference is regional! 'Sabes' is used with 'tú' (common in Mexico, Spain, etc.), while 'sabés' is used with 'vos' (common in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Central America).