Saber Past Participle

The past participle of the verb “saber” in Spanish is “sabido”. This form is used in compound tenses like the present perfect (e.g., he sabido – “I have known”) and the past perfect (e.g., había sabido – “I had known”). It is also used as an adjective in certain contexts, such as “lo sabido” (“the known thing”).

Key Uses of “Sabido”:

1. Compound Tenses:

   • He sabido la respuesta (“I have known the answer”).
     
   • Había sabido la verdad antes (“I had known the truth before”).
     

2. Adjectival Use:

   • Es un hecho sabido (“It is a known fact”).
     

Irregularity Note:

“Saber” is irregular in its past participle form, as it does not follow the standard -ar verb ending of -ado. Instead, it uses the stem “sab-” with the ending “-ido” (sabido).

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Do not confuse “sabido” with “sabér” (incorrect) or “saber” (infinitive).
  
• Remember that “saber” (to know) is distinct from “conocer” (to know/be acquainted with), which has the past participle “conocido.”

Example Sentences:

• Siempre he sabido que tendrías éxito (“I have always known you would succeed”).
  
• Lo sabido no se pregunta (“What is known is not asked”).
  

Mastering “sabido” helps in constructing more nuanced sentences in Spanish, especially when discussing knowledge or awareness in compound tenses.