Conoció (en. Met)

/konoˈsjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of having recognized or knowing something or someone.
He met his friend in college.
Él conoció a su amigo en la universidad.
To experience or have knowledge of something for the first time.
He experienced a new culture during his trip.
Conoció una nueva cultura durante su viaje.
To recognize someone that has been seen before.
When she saw him, she immediately recognized his face.
Cuando la vi, inmediatamente conoció su rostro.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to know by hearsay
To know something about a person or thing but not to have direct contact.
conocer de oídas
not to know even their shadow
To not know someone at all.
no conocer ni a su sombra
to know something inside out
To know something perfectly.
conocer al dedillo

Related Words

to know
To have information or knowledge about something or someone.
conocer
knowledge
The information, understanding, or skill acquired through experience.
conocimiento
recognition
The act of recognizing something or someone.
reconocimiento

Slang Meanings

To reveal something important.
I'm going to find out the secret of the party.
Voy a conocer el secreto de la fiesta.
To run into someone unexpectedly.
I ran into an old friend at the mall.
Me conocí a un viejo amigo en el centro comercial.