para que sepa

so that he knows

para que sepa(pah-rah keh seh-pah)

phrase

1. (so that he or she has the knowledge; third person singular)

a. so that he knows

(masculine)

Mándale un mensaje de texto a Armando para que sepa que ya llegamos a Caracas.

Text Armando so that he knows we've already arrived in Caracas.

b. so that she knows

(feminine)

Habla con tu hija para que sepa exactamente lo que es una ETS.

Talk to your daughter so that she knows exactly what an STD is.

c. to let him know

(masculine)

Llama a tu papá para que sepa que estás bien.

Call your dad to let him know you're OK.

d. to let her know

(feminine)

Le escribiré un correo a Marga para que sepa a qué hora es la reunión.

I'll send Marga an email to let her know the time of the meeting.

2. (so that he or she is able; third person singular)

a. so that he can

Le expliqué a mi hijo cómo afeitarse para que sepa hacerlo solo.

I explained to my son how to shave so that he can do it on his own.

b. so that she can

Llevé a Lorna a clases de natación para que sepa nadar bien cuando sea mayor.

I took Lorna to swimming lessons so that she can be a good swimmer when she grows up.

3. (so that it has a flavor; third person singular; often used with "a")

a. so that it tastes

Sigo la receta al pie de la letra para que sepa justo como cuando la hacía mi abuela.

I follow the recipe to a T so that it tastes just the way it did when my grandmother used to make it.

b. so the flavor is

(United States)

En un plato salado, es importante no pasarse con el dulzor o la acidez para que sepa equilibrado.

It’s important to not have too much sweetness or acidity in any savory dish so the flavor is balanced.