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What does this sentence mean? Tomás es n buen profesor. Sabe enseñar.

What does this sentence mean? Tomás es n buen profesor. Sabe enseñar.

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I know the first half sentence, Tomás is a good professor, but what does Sabe enseñar mean?

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updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by zhmelissa

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I think "Sabe enseñar" means "He/she can teach".

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by frogfromsaturn
Saber + infinitive? - zhmelissa, Sep 19, 2012
Thomas is a good teacher. He knows how to teach. SABER = to know - mccann311, Sep 19, 2012
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Yes, Zhmelisa. Saber + Infinitve is quite common.

Saber comer (To have a refined taste in food)

Saber viajar (To be a savvy traveler)

Saber trabajar (To be efficient at work)

Saber conducir un auto (To know how to drive... Please note we don't say como conducir)

Saber hacer preguntas (Como Zhmelissa, quien es muy curiosa y aprenderá un español impecable)

updated Sep 19, 2012
posted by francobollo
Muchas gracias. - zhmelissa, Sep 19, 2012