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    Reconocí (en. I recognized)

    /re.ko.no'θi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To accept as true or valid something that was not previously recognized.
    The government finally recognized the need for reforms.
    El gobierno finalmente reconocíó la necesidad de reformas.
    To identify someone or something through signs or characteristics.
    The police recognized the suspect in the recording.
    La policía reconocíó al sospechoso en la grabación.
    To give credit or recognition to a person for their work or achievements.
    The award recognized his contribution to science.
    El premio reconocíó su contribución a la ciencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'recognoscere', which means 'to recognize' or 'to identify again.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to acknowledge the mistake
    To accept that a mistake has been made.
    reconocer el error
    to acknowledge a debt
    To admit that one owes something, whether physical or moral.
    reconocer una deuda
    to acknowledge the effort
    To value the work or effort made by someone.
    reconocer el esfuerzo

    Related Words

    recognition
    The action of recognizing something or someone.
    reconocimiento
    recognizable
    That can be recognized.
    reconocible
    to ignore
    Not to know something or someone; not to recognize.
    desconocer

    Slang Meanings

    To recognize something that is obvious.
    In the end, everyone at the party recognized that there was chemistry between them.
    Al final, todos en la fiesta reconocíeron que había química entre ellos.
    To admit guilt or responsibility in a matter.
    After so much discussion, it was finally recognized that it had been his fault.
    Después de tanto discutir, al fin se reconocíó que había sido su culpa.