Conozcan (en. Get to know)

/ko.noz.can/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Used to express desire or doubt regarding whether a group of people recognizes or knows something.

I hope they know the truth.

Espero que ellos conozcan la verdad.

Indicates that a group must have knowledge of a place or a person.

I wish they knew our history.

Ojalá que conozcan nuestra historia.

Used in conjunctions that require the subjunctive.

It is important for them to know the rules.

Es importante que conozcan las reglas.

From Latin 'cognoscere', meaning 'to know'.

know your rights

It is essential for people to know and understand their rights.

conozcan sus derechos

hear it from those who know it

Listening to people who have direct knowledge about a topic or situation.

oírlo de quienes lo conocen

that they know the truth

A mandate that implies the need for the group to have access to truthful information.

que conozcan la verdad

to know

Having information or skill about something or someone.

conocer

recognition

Action and effect of knowing or recognizing something.

reconocimiento

known

A person or thing that has been previously encountered or known.

conocido

Term used in informal contexts to refer to knowing something superficially.

It is not necessary for them to know in depth, just the basics will do.

No es necesario que conozcan a fondo, solo lo básico está bien.

Phrase indicating familiarity with a situation.

They already know the place, no need to guide them.

Ya conocen el lugar, no hace falta guiarlos.