Translation of Spanish word "conocer" to English
conocer
/konoˈθeɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'conocer' is used to express familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, or things. For example, 'Conozco a Juan desde la universidad' (I've known Juan since university). However, it's worth noting that the verb 'saber' is often used in the present tense to express knowledge or familiarity, whereas 'conocer' is more commonly used in the preterite tense to describe past experiences. For instance, 'Sé que Juan es un buen amigo' (I know that Juan is a good friend) versus 'Conocí a Juan en la universidad' (I knew Juan in university).
🇬🇧 English
to know (people, places)
Example
¿Conoces un buen restaurante por aquí?
Do you know a good restaurant around here?
Decidió conocer a la gente tan pronto como tuvo la oportunidad.
He decided to meet people as soon as he had the chance.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- conocer a alguien— to know someone
- conocer un lugar— to know a place
- conocer una cosa— to know something
- conocer a alguien bien— to know someone well
- conocer un tema— to know a subject
📖 Related grammar
🦊 Conjugation of the verb "conocer"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he conocido
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #74 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "conocer" mean?▼
The Spanish word "conocer" means "to know (people, places)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Quiero conocer a tu familia." (which translates as "Do you know a good restaurant around here?").
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