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"I know" is a form of "know", a transitive verb which is often translated as "saber". "I know it" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo sé". Learn more about the difference between "I know it" and "I know" below.
I know it(
ay
no
iht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. lo sé
Were you asking if someone has the code for the lock? I know it.¿Estuviste preguntando si alguien sepa el código para la cerradura? Lo sé.
a. lo conozco
This is the right route home. I know it.Ésto es el camino correcto hacia nuestra casa. Lo conozco.
a. lo entiendo
Mom gets angry when she feels misunderstood. I know it.Mi madre está enojada cuando siente que sus palabras sean malentendidas. Lo entiendo.
a. lo reconozco
I haven't heard that song in years, but I know it.No he oído esa canción hace años, pero la reconozco.
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.).
