saber — Preterite (Pretérito)
to know (facts)
The preterite conjugation of saber (irregular irregular, ranked #10). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | supe * |
| tú | supiste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | supo * |
| nosotros | supimos * |
| vosotros | supisteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | supieron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
No supe qué decir.
I didn't know what to say.
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