Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
El verbo 'saber': ¿Qué sabes hacer? (The verb 'saber': What do you know how to do?)
Introduce the irregular verb 'saber' and use it to express abilities (Sé nadar, Sé tocar la guitarra).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 out of 4 correct uses of the verb 'saber' in simple sentences related to abilities (e.g., saber nadar, saber cantar).
- Complete 5 out of 6 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the correct conjugation of 'saber' to describe what someone knows how to do.
- Construct 3 original sentences in Spanish using 'saber' followed by an infinitive, describing abilities they possess or know that others possess.
- Explain, in simple terms, the difference between 'saber' and 'conocer' (to know) when describing abilities, providing one example of each.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the verb 'saber' and its meaning.
Correctly conjugate 'saber' for 'yo' (sé) and 'tú' (sabes).
Use the formula 'saber + infinitivo' to talk about skills.
Ask a friend what they know how to do using '¿Qué sabes hacer?'.
Answer questions about their own abilities using 'Yo sé...' followed by an -AR verb.
List at least three activities they know how to do in Spanish.
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Today, we will learn a special verb called 'saber', which means 'to know how'. We will use it with our -AR action words (like cantar, dibujar, and hablar) to talk ab...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SaberA verb that means 'to know how to do something' or 'to know a fact'.Yo sé nadar. (I know how to swim.)
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The original form of a verb, like an action word before you change it. In Spanish, they end in -AR, -ER, or -IR.Cantar (to sing), Comer (to eat), Escribir (to write).
Conjugar (To conjugate)Changing the ending of a verb to match who is doing the action.The verb 'hablar' changes to 'hablo' for 'yo' (I speak).
YoThe Spanish word for 'I'.Yo sé dibujar. (I know how to draw.)
TúThe Spanish word for 'you' (when talking to a friend).¿Tú sabes patinar? (Do you know how to skate?)
Habilidad (Skill/Ability)Something that you can do well because you have learned and practiced it.B...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Saber + Infinitive' Formula
Form of 'saber' + infinitive verb (like an -AR verb)
When you want to say you know HOW to do an action, you use a form of 'saber' and then the action word in its original infinitive form. You do not change the ending of the second verb.
The Irregular 'Yo' Form: 'Sé'
When 'yo' (I) is the subject, 'saber' becomes 'sé'.
'Saber' is a little tricky! For 'yo', it doesn't follow the normal pattern. You must remember this special word: 'sé'.
The Regular 'Tú' Form: 'Sabes'
When 'tú' (you) is the subject, 'saber' becomes 'sabes'.
For 'tú', the verb 'saber' follow...
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Challenging
Lee el texto: 'Luis sabe nadar y jugar al baloncesto. Ana sabe jugar al baloncesto y también sabe dibujar.' ¿Qué oración es verdadera?
A.Solo Luis sabe jugar al baloncesto.
B.Luis y Ana saben jugar al baloncesto.
C.Solo Ana sabe dibujar.
D.Ana sabe nadar.
Challenging
Tu clase necesita crear una canción para un festival. ¿Qué habilidad es más importante que alguien en tu grupo sepa hacer?
A.Saber correr muy rápido.
B.Saber cantar y tocar un instrumento.
C.Saber preparar una pizza.
D.Saber hablar en público.
Challenging
La respuesta es: 'Sí, mi abuela sabe preparar un pastel de chocolate delicioso.' ¿Cuál fue la pregunta?
A.¿A tu abuela le gusta el chocolate?
B.¿Tu abuela quiere un pastel?
C.¿Sabe tu abuela cocinar?
D.¿Vas a preparar un pastel?
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