Conocería (en. Would know)

/kono̞θeˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the possibility or intention of getting to know someone or something in the future.

If I had the opportunity, I would get to know many famous artists.

Si tuviera la oportunidad, conocería a muchos artistas famosos.

It is used to express a desire for knowledge or relationship with a place or culture.

I would love to travel to Spain; I would get to know the history and culture of the country.

Viajar a España me encantaría; conocería la historia y la cultura del país.

Expresses a hypothetical action related to knowledge.

If I'm invited, I would get to know his family.

Si me invitan, conocería a su familia.

It derives from the verb 'conocer', which comes from the Latin 'cognoscere'.

to know by sight

To recognize someone who has been seen before but not interacted with.

conocer de vista

to be unfamiliar with the sea

To refer to someone who has no experience in something.

no conocer el mar

to know something inside out

To know something very well, in detail.

conocer al dedillo

to know

To identify or be informed about something or someone.

conocer

acquaintance

A person one knows, not necessarily a close friend.

conocido

to recognize

To identify someone or something that is known.

reconocer

To know someone very well in an informal context.

That guy is not just a friend, he's a close acquaintance.

Ese chico no solo es amigo, es un conocido cercano.

To refer to someone who has influential contacts or relationships.

That person can get things because they have connections.

Esa persona puede conseguir cosas porque tiene conocidos.