The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Saber is used to give orders or instructions related to knowing something, for example Sabe la respuesta. (Know the answer.)

Saber is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Saber (to know) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Saber generally means “to know” or “to have knowledge of” something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To know or be knowledgeable about something: For example, Sabed la verdad. (Know the truth.)

To have the ability or skill to do something: For example, Sabed nadar. (Know how to swim.)

To have experience with something: For example, Sabed lo que es sufrir. (Know what it is to suffer.)

To be aware of or informed about something: For example, Sabed que estoy aquí para ayudaros. (Know that I am here to help you.)

To have a certain taste or flavor (colloquial): For example, Sabed a gloria. (Taste heavenly.)

To have a certain smell or odor (colloquial): For example, Sabed a rosas. (Smell like roses.)

To be knowledgeable about something in a rude or sarcastic way (colloquial, rude): For example, Sabed que sois unos idiotas. (Know that you are idiots.)

Examples

Examples of Saber in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Sabe la verdad! (Tell the truth!)

Antes de salir, sepan las reglas de la casa. (Before leaving, know the house rules.)

Para aprobar el examen, sepamos estudiar con dedicación. (To pass the exam, let’s study diligently.)

Oye, ¿puedes saber la hora? (Hey, can you check the time?)

Amigos, sabed que siempre los apoyaré. (Friends, know that I will always support you.)

En esta oficina, sepan que el respeto es fundamental. (In this office, know that respect is essential.)

¡Sabe disfrutar de la vida! (Enjoy life!)

Antes de viajar, sepan las costumbres locales. (Before traveling, know the local customs.)

Para tener éxito, sepamos trabajar en equipo. (To be successful, let’s work as a team.)

Oye, ¿puedes saber si hay tráfico en la autopista? (Hey, can you check if there’s traffic on the highway?)

Familia, sabed que los quiero mucho. (Family, know that I love you very much.)

En esta reunión, sepan que valoramos sus opiniones. (In this meeting, know that we value your opinions.)

¡Sabe vivir el momento! (Live in the moment!)

Antes de cocinar, sepan las instrucciones de la receta. (Before cooking, know the recipe instructions.)

Para crecer como personas, sepamos aprender de nuestros errores. (To grow as people, let’s learn from our mistakes.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Saber (to know) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.