sepas
“sepas” means “that you know” in Spanish (when expressing doubt or desire about a fact).
that you know, that you know how toAlso: you might know
📝 In Action
Quiero que sepas que te aprecio mucho.
A2I want you to know that I appreciate you very much.
Es dudoso que sepas la respuesta correcta.
B1It is doubtful that you know the correct answer.
Quizás sepas un atajo para llegar antes.
B2Maybe you know a shortcut to arrive sooner.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'sepas' to express hope?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'saber' comes from the Latin verb *sapere*, which originally meant 'to taste' or 'to have flavor,' but later evolved to mean 'to know' or 'to be wise.' This shift links the idea of having enough taste to understand something.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'saber' have such irregular forms like 'sepas' and 'sé'?
The conjugation of 'saber' is irregular because it has an ancient root in Latin that evolved differently than other Spanish verbs. The 's' sound often comes from a 'p' sound in the original Latin root, leading to unusual forms like 'sepa' and 'supo' (from the preterite) that don't follow the usual 'er' verb patterns.