know

saber

Tener información sobre algo.

En inglés sencillo: To have information about something in your mind.

• I know your name.
• She knew the answer immediately.
• Do you know what time it is?

Cómo se usa: know about something (Do you know about the new rules?); know + question word + clause (I know where she lives.)

Sinónimos: be aware of

Expresiones frecuentes: know the answer, know someone's name, know about something, know a secret

conocer

Conocer a alguien por haberlo tratado, o un lugar por haber estado allí.

En inglés sencillo: To be familiar with a person or place because you have met them or been there.

• Do you know my sister?
• I've known him for years.
• She knows this city very well.

Sinónimos: be familiar with, be acquainted with

Expresiones frecuentes: know someone well, know the area, get to know someone

saber, tener certeza

Estar seguro de que algo es verdad.

En inglés sencillo: To be sure that something is true.

• I know you're right.
• He knew the plan would work.
• How do you know she's safe?

Cómo se usa: know that + clause (I know that she is telling the truth.)

Sinónimos: be certain, be sure

Antónimos: doubt

Expresiones frecuentes: know for sure, know for certain, know something is true

saber, entender, dominar

Entender un tema o saber hacer algo gracias al aprendizaje o la experiencia.

En inglés sencillo: To understand a subject or be able to do something through learning or experience.

• I know how to cook.
• He knows several languages.
• Do you know how this machine works?

Cómo se usa: know how to do something (She knows how to repair bicycles.)

Sinónimos: understand, have mastered

Expresiones frecuentes: know how to swim, know your subject, know the rules, know your business

sabes, eh

Se usa al final de una frase para recordar algo o destacar lo dicho.

En inglés sencillo: A word added at the end of a sentence to remind someone to pay attention to what you said.

• Be careful, know.
• You'll need your ticket, know.
• Don't leave the door open, know.

Sinónimos: you know

Expresiones frecuentes: be careful know, it's important know