Que yo sepa
Example: Que yo sepa, la tienda cierra a las ocho hoy.
Definition
"Que yo sepa" is a Spanish phrase used to express that something is true to the best of one's knowledge or belief. It indicates uncertainty or limited knowledge about a fact, as in 'Que yo sepa, la tienda cierra a las ocho hoy' meaning 'As far as I know, the store closes at eight today.'
Etymology
The phrase "que yo sepa" comes from the Spanish verb 'saber,' meaning 'to know.' It literally translates to 'that I know.' It combines the conjunction 'que' (that), the pronoun 'yo' (I), and the subjunctive form 'sepa' from 'saber.' Did you know? The subjunctive mood here expresses uncertainty or limitation of knowledge.
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"Que yo sepa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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