Reconoce (en. Recognizes)

/rekonoθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To admit or accept something as true.
She acknowledges that she made a mistake.
Ella reconoce que cometió un error.
To identify someone or something that has been seen before.
The child recognizes his mother in the photo.
El niño reconoce a su madre en la foto.
To thank or value someone's merits.
The teacher acknowledges the effort of his students.
El profesor reconoce el esfuerzo de sus alumnos.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'recognoscere', meaning 'to recognize' or 'to recognize again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to acknowledge mistakes
To admit that one has failed in something.
reconocer los errores
to acknowledge a right
To accept the validity of a legal or moral right.
reconocer un derecho
to recognize someone
To identify a person one has seen before.
reconocer a alguien

Related Words

recognition
Action of recognizing or identifying something.
reconocimiento
recognizable
That can be easily recognized.
reconocible
recognized
Something that has been admitted or identified as valid or true.
reconocido

Slang Meanings

To accept something that is obvious.
If you don't acknowledge it, you are denying what everyone sees.
Si no lo reconoces, estás negando lo que todos ven.
To make a gesture of gratitude or recognition.
Whenever he helps, he acknowledges his support with a hug.
Siempre que ayuda, él reconoce su apoyo con un abrazo.