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"No saber" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to not know", and "lo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "what". Learn more about the difference between "no saber" and "lo que" below.
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to not know how
No sé tocar la guitarra, pero quiero aprender.I don't know how to play guitar, but I want to learn.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to not know
¿Cómo se traduce esa palabra al inglés? - No sé.How do you translate that word into English? - I don't know.
a. to not taste
¿Dónde compraste este café? No sabe bien.Where did you buy this coffee? It doesn't taste good.
