I thought you knew that

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USAGE NOTE
This phrase must be followed by an independent clause as in the sense shown in 1)a, 1)c, and 2)a.
I thought you knew that(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pensé que sabías que
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I thought you knew that Lucia was pregnant.Pensé que sabías que Lucia estaba embarazada.
b. pensé que lo sabías
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I don't want a serious relationship. I thought you knew that.No quiero una relación seria. Pensé que lo sabías.
c. pensé que sabía que
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
I thought you knew that Gonzalo wasn't going to come to work today.Pensé que sabía que Gonzalo no iba a venir a trabajar hoy.
d. pensé que lo sabía
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Mr. Gomez was fired. I thought you knew that.Al Sr. Gómez le despidieron. Pensé que lo sabía.
a. pensé que sabían que (plural)
I thought you knew that Mom wasn't going to get home until seven o'clock.Pensé que sabían que mamá no iba a llegar a casa hasta las siete.
b. pensé que lo sabían (plural)
What are you doing here? Today's class is cancelled. I thought you knew that.¿Qué hacen aquí? Se canceló la clase de hoy. Pensé que lo sabían.
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