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"Don't know" is a form of "know", a transitive verb which is often translated as "saber". "As for me" is a phrase which is often translated as "respecto a mí". Learn more about the difference between "as for me" and "don't know" below.
as for me(
ahz
for
mi
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. respecto a mí
My family is happy with our new home, but as for me, I'm feeling troubled.Mi familia está contenta con nuestra casa nueva, pero respecto a mí, me siento preocupado.
b. en cuanto a mí
Susan would like to dance all night. As for me, I'd rather go home.A Susan le gustaría bailar toda la noche. En cuanto a mí, prefiero ir a casa.
c. por mi parte
Ellen has a broken leg, and as for me, a broken arm.Ellen tiene una pierna rota, y en cuanto a mí, un brazo roto.
know(
no
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. saber
Do you know when the next bus is leaving?¿Sabes a qué hora sale el próximo autobús?
He knows French, Spanish, and German.Sabe francés, español y alemán.
a. conocer
I know her from school, but we're not really friends.La conozco de la escuela, pero realmente no somos amigos.
a. saber
I don't know if you should walk home so late.No sé si deberías caminar sola a tu casa a esta hora.
a. saberse
Do you know the alphabet yet?¿Ya te sabes el abecedario?
He knows a lot about the American Civil War.Se sabe mucho de la guerra civil estadounidense.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
