The yo form of the Spanish verb saber is sé.
The verb saber means "to know" in Spanish, specifically referring to knowledge of facts, information, or how to do something. The yo form is the first-person singular conjugation, used when the speaker is referring to themselves.
Conjugation of Saber in the Indicative Present
Understanding the full conjugation of saber in the present indicative tense provides context for the yo form. This tense is used to describe actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths.
Here is the conjugation for saber in the present indicative tense:
| Pronoun | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | sé | I know |
| Tú | sabes | you know |
| Ella / Él / Usted | sabe | s/he knows, you (formal) know |
| Nosotras / Nosotros | sabemos | we know |
| Vosotras / Vosotros | sabéis | you all know (Spain) |
| Ellas / Ellos / Ustedes | saben | they know, you all know |
Practical Examples of Sé
The yo form, sé, is commonly used in many everyday Spanish phrases:
- Sé la respuesta. (I know the answer.)
- Sé hablar español. (I know how to speak Spanish.)
- No sé qué hacer. (I don't know what to do.)
- Sé que es importante. (I know that it's important.)
This conjugation is irregular because the yo form does not follow the typical pattern for -er verbs (where it might be expected to end in -o, like como from comer). The accent mark on sé is crucial; it distinguishes it from se, which is a reflexive pronoun or an impersonal pronoun.
