Conocéis (en. You know)

/ko.noˈθe.is/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To know or have information about something or someone.
Do you know Juan and María?
¿Conocéis a Juan y María?
To recognize someone who has been seen before.
You know that actress from the movie.
Conocéis a esa actriz de la película.
To be familiar with a topic or place.
You know the history of Spain well.
Conocéis bien la historia de España.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to know by sight
To recognize someone without having a close relationship.
conocer de vista
to know the house
To become familiar with a specific place.
conocer la casa
you don't even know half
To lack sufficient knowledge about a subject.
no conocéis ni la mitad

Related Words

knowledge
Action or effect of knowing something.
conocimiento
known
A person one knows.
conocido

Slang Meanings

To be aware of it
I don't know him, but I know of him.
No lo conozco, pero sé de él.
To have personal relationships
Knowing good people is key in life.
Conocer a gente buena es clave en la vida.