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    Conocían (en. They knew)

    /ko.noˈθi.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To know or have knowledge of someone or something.
    They knew many people at the party.
    Ellos conocían a mucha gente en la fiesta.
    To recognize or identify someone or something.
    Even though he hadn't seen him in years, he recognized him immediately.
    Aunque hacía años que no lo veía, lo conocían de inmediato.
    To have a relationship with someone.
    They had known their neighbors for a long time.
    Conocían a sus vecinos desde hacía mucho tiempo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they knew no limits
    it means they had no restrictions in their actions.
    no conocían límites
    to know by sight
    it means having seen someone, but not having a close relationship.
    conocer de vista
    to know to the very depths
    it means to have a complete understanding of someone or something.
    conocer hasta lo más profundo

    Related Words

    to know
    To have knowledge of something or someone.
    conocer
    known
    A person that one knows.
    conocido
    knowledge
    Knowledge or understanding about a subject.
    conocimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To know someone very well.
    That couple we went out with have known each other their whole lives.
    Esa pareja con la que salimos se conocían de toda la vida.
    To know a place very well.
    She knows the city like the back of her hand.
    Ella se conoce la ciudad como la palma de su mano.