saber

Senses

1. 1.

   to know (facts, information)

   to have knowledge of something in one's mind

2. 2.

   to know how to; can

   to have the skill or ability to do something

3. 3.

   to taste like; to taste of

   to have a particular flavor

Examples

• "Sé que tienes razón."

  I know (that) you're right.

• "¿Sabes nadar?"

  Can you swim? / Do you know how to swim?

• "Esta sopa sabe a pollo."

  This soup tastes like chicken.

Usage

Saber (to know) is often contrasted with conocer (to be acquainted with a person or place). Use saber for facts and skills; use conocer for people and places. The verb is highly irregular in conjugation (sé, sabes, sabe, etc.).