Conocido (en. Acquaintance)

/ko.no.si.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who is known by a group of people or in a specific field.

He is a known person in the neighborhood.

Es un conocido del barrio.

What is familiar or has been previously introduced.

This topic is already known to everyone.

Este tema ya es conocido para todos.

Name or title given to something that has been recognized.

The well-known technological advance has changed the industry.

El conocido avance tecnológico ha cambiado la industria.

From the verb 'conocer' and the suffix '-ido' which indicates the participle.

known for

To be famous or recognized for some characteristic or feat.

conocido por

not being known

Not being familiar or not having been introduced to someone previously.

no ser conocido

to make it known

To make someone or something known in a broader context.

hacerlo conocido

to know

To have information or familiarity with something or someone.

conocer

rec known

Someone who has become famous or popular.

rec conocido

unknown

That which is not known or for which information is not available.

desconocido

Buddy

I went out with my buddies over the weekend.

Salí con mis compadres el fin de semana.

Friend

This guy always comes to help me.

Este cuate siempre viene a ayudarme.

Pal

That person has been my pal for years.

Esa persona es mi pana desde hace años.