Conoce (en. Know)

/koˈno.θe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To know or be familiar with a person or thing.

He knows a lot of people in the city.

Él conoce a mucha gente en la ciudad.

To have information about something.

She knows her country's history well.

Ella conoce bien la historia de su país.

To recognize or identify someone.

I don't think he knows me.

No creo que él me conozca.

From Latin 'cognoscere', which means 'to know, to be aware'.

to know by sight

To recognize someone without having had a close relationship.

conocer de vista

to know the lesson

To have learned or understood a topic or specific subject well.

conocer la lección

to know the terrain

To have experience or knowledge about a place or situation.

conocer el terreno

knowledge

The act of knowing or the sum of what is known.

conocimiento

known

A person who is known, not necessarily a friend.

conocido

recognition

Identification or acceptance of something or someone.

reconocimiento

To be aware of something.

I already know the gossip, don’t tell me more.

Ya conozco el chisme, no me digas más.

To have experience in something.

She knows her stuff in the art world.

Ella conoce lo suyo en el mundo del arte.