saber present tense conjugation
Saber (to know (facts/how to)) in the present tense: sé, sabes, sabe, sabemos, sabéis, saben.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: sabo |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Saber is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sabo.
Saber in a sentence
- Sé hablar francés.I know how to speak French.
- No sabíamos la respuesta.We didn't know the answer.
Irregular yo form 'sé'; contrasts with 'conocer' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the present tense of saber?
Saber in the Spanish present tense: yo sé, tú sabes, él/ella/usted sabe, nosotros sabemos, vosotros sabéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes saben.
Is saber irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo sé (regular would be sabo).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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