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"Know how to" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "saber", and "be good at" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ser bueno en". Learn more about the difference between "know how to" and "be good at" below.
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.).
transitive verb phrase
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.
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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.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ser bueno en
Patricia is smart and is good at debating.Patricia es inteligente y es buena en los debates.
b. tener habilidad para
Michael is good at sports.Michael tiene habilidad para los deportes.
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