Conocimiento (en. Knowledge)

/konoθimjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Scientific knowledge is fundamental for technological development.
El conocimiento científico es fundamental para el desarrollo tecnológico.
Understanding or comprehension of a specific subject.
His knowledge of history is impressive.
Su conocimiento en historia es impresionante.
The action of knowing something or someone.
Knowledge of the laws is essential for a lawyer.
El conocimiento de las leyes es esencial para un abogado.

Etymology

From Latin 'cognitio', which means 'knowledge' or 'the act of knowing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knowledge of cause
Informed understanding about a specific matter.
conocimiento de causa
to inform
To inform or notify someone about something.
dar conocimiento
practical knowledge
Direct experience in an activity or field.
conocimiento práctico

Related Words

to know
To have information or experience about something or someone.
conocer
to know
To have the capacity to understand or the information about a topic.
saber

Slang Meanings

Info
That info about the project is very valuable.
Esa info sobre el proyecto es muy valiosa.
Science
He has a lot of science in mathematics.
Él tiene mucha ciencia en matemáticas.