How to Say "knows" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “knows” is “sabe” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
VerbA1
he/she/it knows a fact or skill
Examples
Él sabe la capital de Francia.
He knows the capital of France.
Mi hermana sabe hablar tres idiomas.
My sister knows how to speak three languages.
¿Usted sabe dónde está la estación?
Do you (formal) know where the station is?
Saber vs. Conocer
'Saber' is for facts, information, and skills (like how to swim). Use 'conocer' when you're talking about being familiar with a person, place, or thing.
Using 'saber' for people
Mistake: “Yo sabo a María.”
Correction: Yo conozco a María. 'Conocer' is used for people, while 'saber' is for facts.
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