you would know

you would know(

)

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

phrase

1. (you would have the knowledge; 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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

You would know what’s happening in the world if you paid more attention.Sabrías lo que está pasando en el mundo si prestaras más atención.

b. sabría

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I have an antique watch that needs to be repaired. I’ve been told that you’re that best and that you would know what to do.Tengo un antiguo reloj que hay que reparar. Me han dicho que usted es el mejor y que sabría qué hacer.

c. lo sabrías

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

(a fact)

You would know if the wound was infected. It would be hot to the touch and really swollen.Lo sabrías si la herida estuviera infectada. Estaría caliente al tacto y muy hinchada.

d. lo sabría

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

(a fact)

You didn't know that Felipe was sick? I thought you would know since he's your brother.¿No sabía que Felipe estaba enfermo? Pensé que lo sabría ya que es su hermano.

2. (you would have the knowledge; used to address multiple people)

a. sabrían

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

I would have thought you would know the difference between fake leather and the real thing.Habría pensado que sabrían la diferencia entre el cuero falso y el verdadero.

3. (you would be familiar with; used to address one person)

a. conocerías

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I thought you would know Armando. Everybody knows Armando!Pensé que conocerías a Armando. ¡Todo el mundo conoce a Armando!

b. conocería

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

If read this book, you would know the history of the armed conflict in this country.Si leyera este libro, conocería la historia del conflicto armado en este país.

4. (you would be familiar with; used to address multiple people)

a. conocerían

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

You would know more people if you went to church.Conocerían a más personas si fueran a la iglesia.

Examples