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supe

SOO-peh/ˈsu.pe/

supe means I found out in Spanish (Focuses on the sudden realization or discovery of information.).

I found out, I learned (a fact)

Also: I knew
VerbA2irregular er
A simple storybook character with wide eyes, looking surprised, as a glowing lightbulb suddenly appears and illuminates brightly above their head, symbolizing a sudden discovery or realization.
infinitivesaber
gerundsabiendo
past Participlesabido

📝 In Action

Supe la verdad ayer durante la reunión.

A2

I found out the truth yesterday during the meeting.

Cuando supe que te ibas, me puse triste.

B1

When I learned/found out you were leaving, I got sad.

Intenté arreglar el coche, pero no supe cómo.

B2

I tried to fix the car, but I didn't know how (or couldn't figure out how).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • descubrí (I discovered)
  • me enteré (I found out (got informed))

Common Collocations

  • Supe la noticiaI found out the news
  • Cuando supe que...When I found out that...

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedsabe
yo
sabes
ellos/ellas/ustedessaben
nosotrossabemos
vosotrossabéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsabía
yosabía
sabías
ellos/ellas/ustedessabían
nosotrossabíamos
vosotrossabíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedsupo
yosupe
supiste
ellos/ellas/ustedessupieron
nosotrossupimos
vosotrossupisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedsepa
yosepa
sepas
ellos/ellas/ustedessepan
nosotrossepamos
vosotrossepáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsupiera
yosupiera
supieras
ellos/ellas/ustedessupieran
nosotrossupiéramos
vosotrossupierais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "supe" in Spanish:

i knew

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: supe

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'supe' to express a sudden realization?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *sapere*, which originally meant 'to taste' or 'to discern.' Over time, in Spanish, it shifted its primary meaning to 'to know' or 'to have knowledge.'

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: soubeFrench: savoir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'supe' considered an irregular verb?

'Supe' is irregular because its stem (the base of the verb) completely changes in the simple past tense. Instead of following the pattern of the infinitive 'saber,' it uses the special root 'sup-'.

Can 'supe' also mean 'I managed to'?

Yes, 'supe' (in the simple past) can imply effort and success, similar to 'I managed to' or 'I was able to,' especially when used in the negative: 'No supe contestar' (I couldn't figure out how to answer).