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"No lo sé" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't know", and "no sé" is a phrase which is also often translated as "I don't know". Learn more about the difference between "no lo sé" and "no sé" below.
no lo sé(
noh
 
loh
 
seh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I don't know
Pierdes el tiempo preguntándome a mí. Ya te dije que no lo sé.You are wasting your time asking me. I already told you I don't know.
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no sé(
noh
 
seh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I don't know
No sé si quiero pizza o un sándwich.I don't know if I want pizza or a sandwich.
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