you knew

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (habitual action; used to address one person)

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)

If you knew that this was a bad idea, why did you do it?Si sabías que era una mala idea, ¿por qué lo hicisite?

b. conocías

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)

You knew a lot of Cubans when you lived in Miami, right?Conocías a muchos cubanos cuando vivías en Miami, ¿cierto?

c. entendías

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)

You knew a lot about trains when you were a little boy.Entendías mucho de trenes cuando eras niño.

d. reconocías

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)

Jill told me that you knew all of this band's songs because you went through a metal phase as a teenager.Jill me dijo que reconocías todas las canciones de esta banda porque pasaste por una fase metalera como adolescente.

2. (single occurrence; used to address one person)

a. supiste

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)

When my dad had his heart attack, you knew exactly what to do. Thank you.Cuando mi papá sufrió el ataque al corazón, supiste exactamente qué hacer. Gracias.

b. conociste

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)

You knew her when you were kids, didn't you?La conociste de niños, ¿no?

c. entendiste

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)

You knew what I said, even though I said the wrong words.Entendiste lo que dije, aunque dije las palabras equivocadas.

d. reconociste

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)

You knew me right away, even though we haven't seen each other in years. I'm impressed.Me reconociste de inmediato, aunque hace años que no nos vemos. Me impresionas.

3. (habitual action; used to address multiple people)

a. sabían (plural)

You knew I was planning to visit, right?Sabían que tenía planes de visitar, ¿cierto?

b. conocían (plural)

Marcy told me that you knew each other for years before you started dating.Marcy me dijo que se conocían por años antes de empezar a salir.

c. entendían (plural)

You knew the risks when you registered for the program.Entendían los riesgos cuando inscribieron en el programa.

d. reconocían (plural)

You are my children. You knew my voice before you were even born.Son mis hijos. Reconocían mi voz aun antes de que nacieron.

4. (single occurrence; used to address multiple people)

a. supieron (plural)

When you saw my face, you knew you were in trouble.Cuando vieron mi cara, supieron que tenían problemas.

b. conocieron (plural)

You knew your grandfather well. What do you think he would have done?Conocieron bien a su abuelo. ¿Qué piensan que habría hecho él?

c. entendieron (plural)

You knew how to play better than I did. I'll win next time.Entendieron cómo jugar mejor que yo. Ganaré la próxima vez.

d. reconocieron (plural)

You knew each other from photos, and that's how you figured out that you both know Tom?Se reconocieron de fotos, ¿y fue así que averiguaron que ustedes dos conocen a Tom?

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