This is the 2747th most frequent Portuguese word.
sabem
"They know."
In this sentence, 'sabem' is the third-person plural form of the verb 'saber', indicating that 'they' possess knowledge or ability to solve issues.
Eles sabem como resolver problemas complexos.
They know how to solve complex problems.
Here, 'sabem' is used to express that the students have knowledge or awareness of the correct answer.
Os alunos sabem a resposta para a pergunta difícil.
The students know the answer to the difficult question.
In this case, 'sabem' is addressed to the second-person plural, referring to 'you all' with a statement about shared knowledge.