sabía la verdad

sabía la verdad(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I knew the truth
Sabía la verdad porque me la había contado María misma.I knew the truth because Maria had told me herself.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. you knew the truth
Si sabía la verdad, ¿por qué no dijo nada?If you knew the truth, why didn't you say anything?
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. did you know the truth
¿Sabía la verdad de lo que había ocurrido? - No, acabo de enterarme, igual que usted.Did you know the truth of what had happened? - No, I've just found out, the same as you.
a. he knew the truth
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Lo asesinaron porque sabía la verdad.He was killed because he knew the truth.
b. she knew the truth
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Sabía la verdad, pero no dijo nada porque temía las represalias contra su esposo y sus hijos.She knew the truth, but said nothing because she feared reprisals against her husband and children.
c. knew the truth
Nadie sabía la verdad. Él logró guardar su secreto durante años.No one knew the truth. He managed to keep his secret for years.
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