Conocimientos (en. Knowledge)
/ko.no.si.mjen.tos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of knowledge acquired through study and experience.
His knowledge in mathematics is outstanding.
Sus conocimientos en matemáticas son sobresalientes.
The information one possesses about a specific topic.
His knowledge of history is extensive.
Los conocimientos que tiene sobre la historia son amplios.
The information age facilitates access to new knowledge.
It is essential to constantly update knowledge.
Es fundamental actualizar los conocimientos constantemente.
Etymology
From Latin 'cognitio', which means 'knowledge'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
expand knowledge
To increase the understanding or information about something.
ampliar conocimientos
basic knowledge
Techniques or fundamental information that one must know.
conocimientos básicos
share knowledge
To transmit what is known to others.
compartir conocimientos
Related Words
know
Ability to understand or know something.
saber
education
Process of acquiring knowledge and skills.
educación
experience
Knowledge acquired through practice.
experiencia
Slang Meanings
To have no idea.
In the exam, I only had knowledge of half the questions; I had no idea about the rest.
En el examen solo tenía conocimientos de la mitad de las preguntas, no tenía ni idea de lo demás.
To know something by ear.
She has a lot of knowledge about that topic; she knows everything by ear.
Ella tiene mucho conocimiento de ese tema, lo sabe todo de oído.