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English to Portuguese Dictionary

know Meaning in Portuguese (know significado em português)

saber, conhecer
saber in English:know
IPA:saˈbeɾ
Phonetic:sâ-bêr
Plural: knows
Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de know em português é saber, conhecer. (Ter informação, compreensão ou habilidade através de experiência ou educação.)

Usage Note: The verb 'saber' is used for knowing facts, information, or how to do something. The verb 'conhecer' is used for being familiar with people, places, or things.
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Definitions of Know

  1. 1
    verb
    saber

    To have information, understanding, or skill through experience or education.

    Ter informação, compreensão ou habilidade através de experiência ou educação.

  2. 2
    verb
    conhecer

    To be familiar or acquainted with someone or something.

    Ser familiar ou estar familiarizado com alguém ou algo.

Example Sentences

“I know the answer to that question.”

Eu sei a resposta para essa pergunta.

“Do you know her name?”

Você conhece o nome dela?

“He knows how to fix cars.”

Ele sabe consertar carros.

Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

conhecerentenderperceber

In English:

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

ignorardesconhecer

Inflected Word Forms

past participleknown
present participleknowing
nounknowledge
agent nounknower
adverbknowingly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

know-howcollocation

Practical knowledge or skill.

know by heartidiom

To have memorized something completely.

know the ropesidiom

To understand how to do a particular job or activity.