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How to Say "we know" in Spanish

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sabemos

sa-BEH-mossaˈβemos

VerbA1General
Use 'sabemos' when you possess factual knowledge, information, or data that can be stated or proven.
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Examples

Nosotros sabemos la respuesta.

We know the answer.

No sabemos a qué hora llega el tren.

We don't know what time the train arrives.

Sabemos hablar español.

We know how to speak Spanish.

The 'We' Form

The '-emos' ending on 'sabemos' tells you the action is being done by 'we' (nosotros/nosotras). This is a very common pattern for verbs that end in '-er' in Spanish.

Knowing Facts vs. Knowing People

This is super important! Use 'saber' (like in 'sabemos') for facts, information, and skills. Use a different verb, 'conocer', when you're talking about being familiar with people, places, or things.

Using 'sabemos' for People

Mistake: “Sabemos a tu hermano.”

Correction: Conocemos a tu hermano. (We know your brother.) Use 'conocer' to say you know or are familiar with a person.

conocemos

koh-noh-SEH-mohsko.noˈse.mos

VerbA1General
Use 'conocemos' when you are familiar with a person, place, or thing through experience or acquaintance.
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Examples

Nosotros conocemos muy bien esta ciudad.

We know this city very well.

¿Conocemos a la nueva profesora? Sí, es muy amable.

Do we know the new teacher? Yes, she is very kind.

Conocemos el riesgo que implica el viaje.

We know the risk that the trip involves.

Conocer vs. Saber

We use 'conocemos' when we are familiar with a person or a place. We use 'sabemos' (from 'saber') when we know a fact, a piece of information, or how to do something.

The Personal 'A'

When 'conocemos' is followed by a person (e.g., 'a los vecinos'), you must insert the little word 'a' before the person. This is mandatory in Spanish.

Using 'Saber' for People

Mistake: “Nosotros sabemos a Juan.”

Correction: Nosotros conocemos a Juan. (You must use 'conocer' for people you are familiar with.)

Sabemos vs. Conocemos: Facts vs. Familiarity

The most common mistake is using 'conocemos' for facts and figures. Remember, 'sabemos' is for what you know as information, while 'conocemos' is for what you know because you're acquainted with it.

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