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Ella sabe combinar muy bien los colores.

Ella sabe combinar muy bien los colores.
She knows how to match colors very well.
From Lesson 212:Exclamations of degree (¡Qué... tan...!)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Ella sabe combinar muy bien los colores.

Why is there no word for 'how to' between sabe and combinar?
In English, we say 'she knows how to match', but in Spanish, the verb saber followed directly by an infinitive (like combinar) automatically means 'to know how to do something'. You don't need to add cómo.
Why use sabe instead of conoce here?
Saber is used for knowing facts, information, or how to do a skill. Conocer is used for being familiar with a person, place, or concept. Since matching colors is a learned skill, sabe is the right choice.
Does combinar always mean 'to match'?
While it literally translates to 'to combine', combinar is the standard, everyday verb used in Spanish when talking about 'matching' clothes, colors, or accessories so they look good together.
Why does the sentence say los colores instead of just colores?
In Spanish, when you talk about a noun in a broad, general sense, like colors as a whole concept, you usually need to include the definite article (el, la, los, or las). English drops the 'the' here, but Spanish requires it.
Could I put muy bien at the very end of the sentence?
Yes, saying Ella sabe combinar los colores muy bien is also completely correct and natural. Spanish word order is flexible, and placing muy bien right after the verb just puts a little more emphasis on how well she does it.

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