Reconocerlo (en. Recognize it)
/rekonotheˈɾlo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Admit that something is true or real.
I cannot recognize it as a mistake.
No puedo reconocerlo como un error.
Identify someone that is already known.
Upon seeing him, I was able to recognize him immediately.
Al verle, pude reconocerlo inmediatamente.
Give or show recognition to someone for their achievements.
The company decided to recognize him for his hard work.
La empresa decidió reconocerlo por su arduo trabajo.
Etymology
From Latin 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
recognize it at first sight
Identify it without the need for much analysis.
reconocerlo a simple vista
recognize it by its voice
Identify it through the sound of its speech.
reconocerlo por su voz
I can't recognize it
Indicates that one lacks the ability to identify it.
no puedo reconocerlo
Related Words
recognize
Identify someone or something that has been encountered before.
reconocer
recognition
The act of recognizing or the acceptance given to something.
reconocimiento
recognizable
That can be recognized or identified.
reconocible
Slang Meanings
Quickly identify someone
I saw him at the bar and recognized him instantly.
Lo vi en el bar y lo reconocí al instante.
Accept a fact
In the end, he had to recognize it, although it was difficult for him.
Al final tuvo que reconocerlo, aunque le costó.