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How to Say "will know" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwill knowis sabráB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
future knowledge or information
A small, friendly, anthropomorphic fox stands before a large, dark curtain. The curtain is slightly pulled back, and a powerful, bright white light is shining through the gap, suggesting an imminent discovery or future knowledge.

Examples

Ella sabrá la verdad pronto.

She will know the truth soon.

Usted sabrá qué hacer cuando sea el momento.

You (formal) will know what to do when the time comes.

¿Quién sabrá la clave? Pregúntale a él.

Who will know the code? Ask him.

Irregular Future Stem

The verb 'saber' changes its stem in the future tense from 'sabe-' to 'sabr-'. You add the future endings (-á, -ás, -é, etc.) to this new stem.

Future Tense for Speculation

In Spanish, the future tense can also be used to guess or speculate about what is happening right now: '¿Qué hora sabrá ser?' (I wonder what time it is?)

Saber vs. Conocer

Mistake:Using 'conocerá' for facts or skills ('Ella conocerá la capital').

Correction: Use 'sabrá' for facts and information ('Ella sabrá la capital'). 'Conocerá' is for future familiarity with people, places, or things.

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