⏱️ 2 min practice • 🔥 CEFR A1
saber
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #7 Most CommonEnglish translation: to know (facts, how to do something)
Stem Pattern: yo sé / sup- preterite / sabr- future
💡 Key Usage Note: Use 'saber' for facts, skills, and languages. Use 'conocer' for people and places.
📘 Linguistic Rule: Monosyllabic irregular first-person present 'sé' takes an accent to distinguish from reflex pronoun 'se'.
🔊 Speed:
Present (Presente)
Knowing facts or abilities.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | sé | |
| tú | sabes | |
| él / ella / usted | sabe | |
| nosotros / nosotras | sabemos | |
| vosotros / vosotras | sabéis | |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | saben |
Example Sentences in Context
- No sé la respuesta. — I don't know the answer.
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Flip through pronouns to test active recall for 'saber'
Present
yo
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Answer
sé
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Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'saber' across tenses
Question 1 (Present)
Yo no ___ nada de eso.