we knew

supimos

we knew(wi nu)

phrase

1. (we were aware of)

a. supimos

We knew it was the right university for us because of its diverse student body.

Supimos que era la universidad adecuada para nosotros debido a su diverso cuerpo estudiantil.

b. sabíamos

We knew we were in trouble as soon as we got caught.

Sabíamos que estábamos en problemas tan pronto como nos atraparon.

2. (we were acquainted with)

a. conocimos

We knew Anthony Bourdain because he once came into our restaurant.

Conocimos a Anthony Bourdain porque una vez vino a nuestro restaurante.

b. conocíamos

We knew all their secrets.

Conocíamos todos sus secretos.

3. (we recognized)

a. reconocimos

We knew the house as soon as we saw it. Only Mary would live in a pink house.

Reconocimos la casa tan pronto la vimos. Solo Mary viviría en una casa rosa.

b. reconocíamos

We thought we knew who was each twin, but we always got them mixed up.

Pensamos que reconocíamos quién era cada gemelo, pero siempre los confundíamos.