Conocieron (en. They met)
/ko.no.θje.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
It refers to the action of knowing or being informed about someone or something.
They met their new teacher last week.
Ellos conocieron a su nuevo profesor la semana pasada.
Indicates that someone has encountered another person in a specific context.
Last year, they met many artists at the fair.
El año pasado conocieron a muchos artistas en la feria.
It can refer to having experience or familiarity with someone or something.
They got to know the city during their trip to Europe.
Conocieron la ciudad durante su viaje a Europa.
Etymology
The verb 'conocer' comes from the Latin 'conoscere', which means 'to know together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
meet people
To make new friendships or contacts.
conocer gente
to not know someone at all
To have no relationship or familiarity with a person.
no conocer a alguien de nada
to know like the back of one's hand
To have a very deep knowledge of something.
conocer como la palma de la mano
Related Words
know
Verb in infinitive that means to have information or experience about something.
conocer
knowledge
Noun that refers to the knowledge one has about something.
conocimiento
known
Noun that refers to a person that is known.
conocido
Slang Meanings
When you meet someone famous.
The time I met Shakira was amazing.
La vez que conocí a Shakira fue increíble.
To run into someone unexpectedly.
Today I ran into an old friend at the market.
Hoy conocí a un viejo amigo en el mercado.