Reconocerle (en. Recognize him)
/re.ko.no.θeɾ.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To admit the existence or truth of something.
It is important to acknowledge his achievements.
Es importante reconocerle sus logros.
To identify a person one knows.
I was able to recognize him in the crowd.
Pude reconocerle en la multitud.
To establish someone's value or merit.
We should always acknowledge his effort.
Siempre debemos reconocerle su esfuerzo.
Etymology
From Latin 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to recognize someone
To admit to knowing a person.
reconocer a alguien
not to recognize him
To indicate that someone cannot be identified.
no reconocerle
to acknowledge his work
To acknowledge and value someone's effort.
reconocerle el trabajo
Related Words
recognition
Action of recognizing.
reconocimiento
recognized
That has been identified or valued positively.
reconocido
recognizable
That can be recognized.
reconocible
Slang Meanings
To give someone credit informally.
Whenever he helps me, he acknowledges it.
Siempre que me ayuda, me lo reconoce.
To accept a situation or fact.
In the end, he had to admit his mistake.
Al final tuvo que reconocerle su error.