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    Conocen (en. They know)

    /ko.no.'θen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have knowledge or information about something or someone.
    They know the city very well.
    Ellos conocen la ciudad muy bien.
    To be familiar with something or someone.
    They know many artists from the region.
    Conocen a muchos artistas de la región.
    To identify or recognize something or someone.
    Do you know the new teacher?
    ¿Conoces a la nueva profesora?

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cognoscere', which means 'to come to know'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know by sight
    To recognize someone without having had prior contact.
    conocer de vista
    to meet in person
    To meet someone face-to-face for the first time.
    conocer en persona
    to not know anything at all
    To have no idea or knowledge about something.
    no conocer ni jota

    Related Words

    known
    A person who is recognized or has a superficial relationship.
    conocido
    knowledge
    Information or awareness acquired about something.
    conocimiento
    expert
    A person who has deep knowledge about a subject.
    conocedor

    Slang Meanings

    To know someone well or intimately.
    He and his girlfriend know each other perfectly.
    Él y su novia se conocen a la perfección.
    To have information or connections with someone important.
    She knows someone in the film industry.
    Ella conoce a alguien en la industria del cine.