supieras
“supieras” means “if you knew” in Spanish (in conditional sentences).
if you knew, you knew
Also: you might know
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Si supieras la verdad, no estarías tan tranquilo.
B1If you knew the truth, you wouldn't be so calm.
Me gustaría que supieras cuánto te quiero.
B2I would like it if you knew how much I love you.
Actuaste como si supieras exactamente lo que hacías.
B2You acted as if you knew exactly what you were doing.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'supieras' to describe a hypothetical scenario?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *saber* comes from the Latin verb *sapere*, which originally meant 'to taste' or 'to discern by taste,' but later evolved to mean 'to be wise' or 'to know.' The stem 'sup-' used in this conjugation comes from the irregular past tense of the Latin verb.
First recorded: Before the 12th century (as *saber*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'supieras' and 'sabías'?
'Sabías' is the normal past tense (imperfect indicative), used to describe what you definitely knew or habitually knew in the past (e.g., 'Before, you knew this'). 'Supieras' is the special form (imperfect subjunctive), used when expressing wishes, doubts, or setting up hypothetical 'if' scenarios (e.g., 'I wish you knew this' or 'If you knew this').