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Conjugation Chart of “Saber” (to know) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | sabe |
| Él / Ella / Usted | sepa |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | sepamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | sepan |
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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Saber”
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. Its imperative forms must be memorized individually.
How to Use Saber in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
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, ¡Sabe la respuesta! (Know the answer!)
To have experience or skill in something: For example, ¡Sabe cocinar muy bien! (You know how to cook very well!)
To have information or be informed about something: For example, ¡Sabe lo que pasó anoche! (You know what happened last night!)
To be aware or conscious of something: For example, ¡Sabe que no debe hacer eso! (You know you shouldn’t do that!)
To have a taste or flavor (colloquial): For example, ¡Sabe a pollo! (It tastes like chicken!)
To know how to do something (colloquial): For example, ¡Sabe arreglar el carro! (You know how to fix the car!)
To be knowledgeable or skilled in a particular area (colloquial): For example, ¡Sabe mucho de deportes! (You know a lot about sports!)
Real Life Examples of Saber in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Por favor, sepan que el museo cierra a las 6 p.m. (Please be aware that the museum closes at 6 p.m.)
Antes de viajar, sepamos los requisitos de entrada al país. (Before traveling, let’s know the entry requirements for the country.)
En esta situación de emergencia, sepa mantener la calma. (In this emergency situation, know how to remain calm.)
Para aprobar el examen, sepan estudiar con dedicación. (To pass the exam, be sure to study diligently.)
En la reunión familiar, sepamos escuchar las opiniones de todos. (At the family gathering, let’s be sure to listen to everyone’s opinions.)
Cuando viajes al extranjero, sepa respetar las costumbres locales. (When traveling abroad, be sure to respect local customs.)
Para tener éxito en el trabajo, sepan comunicarse efectivamente. (To be successful at work, be sure to communicate effectively.)
En caso de emergencia, sepan seguir las instrucciones del personal de seguridad. (In case of an emergency, be sure to follow the instructions of security personnel.)
Para mantenerse saludable, sepa hacer ejercicio regularmente. (To stay healthy, be sure to exercise regularly.)
En la próxima reunión, sepamos discutir las nuevas estrategias de marketing. (At the next meeting, let’s be sure to discuss the new marketing strategies.)
Para tener una relación sólida, sepan comunicarse con honestidad y respeto. (To have a strong relationship, be sure to communicate with honesty and respect.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Saber (to know) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo — | — |
| Tú sabe | Know |
| Él / Ella / Usted sepa | Know |
| Nosotros / Nosotras sepamos | Let’s know |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes sepan | Know |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.