Translation
to know (a fact); to know how to
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Word origin
From Latin sapere ('to taste, to be wise').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sapere
- English cognates
- sapient, savour, insipid
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I know the answer.
?
Do you know how to drive?
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I do not know whether he is coming.
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Grammar articles
(9)Portuguese Future Subjunctive: Quando Eu Chegar, Se Você Puder
Portuguese Imperative: Giving Commands Without Sounding Rude
Portuguese Imperfect Subjunctive: Se Eu Fosse, Se Eu Pudesse
Portuguese Irregular Verbs: The Ten You Cannot Avoid
Personal Infinitive in Portuguese: The Infinitive With Endings
Pretérito Perfeito vs Imperfeito: Choosing the Portuguese Past
Portuguese Past Tense: The Preterite for Finished Actions
Portuguese Subjunctive: The Mood for Doubt, Wish and Maybe
Portuguese Verb Conjugation: -ar, -er and -ir Charts
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saber: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Portuguese word "saber" (to know (a fact); to know how to): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 8: saber, eles, nós and 11 more words.