Conocer (en. Know)

/ko.noˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have knowledge or experience of something or someone.

I have known Juan for years.

Conozco a Juan desde hace años.

To identify or distinguish something.

I do not recognize that place.

No reconozco ese lugar.

To be familiar with a place.

I have been to several cities in Europe.

He conocido varias ciudades en Europa.

From Latin 'cognoscere', which means 'to know' or 'to be acquainted with'.

to know by sight

To recognize someone without having spoken to them.

conocer de vista

to not know even the shadow

To have no idea about something or someone.

no conocer ni la sombra

to know something inside out

To know something very well.

conocer al dedillo

recognize

To identify or accept something.

reconocer

know

To have information or knowledge about something.

saber

discover

To find or become aware of something new.

descubrir

To be acquainted with someone in a romantic context.

I am going to meet someone tonight.

Me voy a conocer a alguien esta noche.

To be aware of the situation.

I am always keeping up with what’s happening in the city.

Siempre estoy conociendo lo que pasa en la ciudad.