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"Be good at" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ser bueno en", and "know how to" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "saber". Learn more about the difference between "be good at" and "know how to" below.
be good at(
bi
good
aht
)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.).
1. (general)
a. ser bueno en
Patricia is smart and is good at debating.Patricia es inteligente y es buena en los debates.
know how to(
no
hau
tu
)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.).
1. (general)
a. saber
I'm going to the airport. - Do you know how to get there?Voy al aeropuerto. - ¿Sabes llegar?
b. saber cómo
You were so generous to us. I don't know how to thank you.Fuiste tan generoso con nosotros. No sé cómo agradecértelo.
