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Conjugation Chart of “Saber” (to know) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Saber”

The simple present tense of saber is used to express knowledge or facts about something, as well as to indicate skills or abilities you possess. For example, Yo sé que la Tierra es redonda. (I know that the Earth is round.)

Saber is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.

How to Use Saber in the Present Tense

Saber generally means “to know” or “to have knowledge of” something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To know a fact or information: for example, Yo sé que la Tierra es redonda. (I know that the Earth is round.)

To know how to do something: for example, Ella sabe nadar muy bien. (She knows how to swim very well.)

To have knowledge or experience of something: for example, No sabemos lo que es pasar hambre. (We don’t know what it’s like to go hungry.)

To have a taste or flavor (colloquial): for example, Esta comida no sabe a nada. (This food doesn’t taste like anything.)

To be aware of something (colloquial): for example, ¿Sabes que tu hermano está saliendo con mi prima? (Do you know that your brother is dating my cousin?)

To know someone in a biblical sense (vulgar): for example, Dicen que Juan sabe a todas las chicas del barrio. (They say Juan has been with all the girls in the neighborhood.)

Real Life Examples of Saber in the Present Tense

Yo sé que tú eres un buen amigo. (I know that you are a good friend.)

¿Sabes dónde está la biblioteca? (Do you know where the library is?)

Ella sabe cocinar muy bien. (She knows how to cook very well.)

Sabemos que el equipo jugará bien esta noche. (We know that the team will play well tonight.)

Ellos saben que la fiesta empieza a las ocho. (They know that the party starts at eight.)

¿Qué sabes sobre el nuevo proyecto? (What do you know about the new project?)

Mi mamá sabe todo sobre jardinería. (My mom knows everything about gardening.)

Sabemos que el concierto será increíble. (We know that the concert will be incredible.)

Ellos no saben nada sobre el tema. (They don’t know anything about the topic.)

¿Sabes qué hora es? (Do you know what time it is?)

Yo sé que tú puedes hacerlo. (I know that you can do it.)

Nosotros sabemos que el viaje será divertido. (We know that the trip will be fun.)

Ella sabe hablar tres idiomas. (She knows how to speak three languages.)

¿Saben ustedes dónde está el restaurante? (Do you all know where the restaurant is?)

Yo sé que tú eres una persona inteligente. (I know that you are an intelligent person.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Saber (to know) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.