Reconocía (en. Recognized)

/rekonoˈθi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To identify someone or something based on prior knowledge.
She recognized her old friend immediately.
Ella reconocía a su viejo amigo inmediatamente.
To admit or accept something as true or valid.
The author acknowledged that he had made mistakes in his work.
El autor reconocía que había cometido errores en su obra.
To perceive the existence of something.
The doctor recognized the symptoms of the disease.
El médico reconocía los síntomas de la enfermedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to acknowledge the mistake
To admit that a mistake has been made.
reconocer el error
does not recognize authority
Does not accept or respect someone's authority.
no reconoce autoridad
to recognize someone
To identify someone you know.
reconocer a alguien
to acknowledge a merit
To admit or value an achievement or quality of someone.
reconocer un mérito

Related Words

recognition
Action of recognizing something.
reconocimiento
recognizer
One that recognizes.
reconocedor
recognizable
One that can be recognized.
reconocible

Slang Meanings

To recognize someone in a colloquial sense.
When I saw you at the party, I recognized you instantly.
Cuando te vi en la fiesta, te reconocí al instante.
To admit a feeling or situation informally.
I acknowledged that I liked you, even though I didn't say it out loud.
Reconocí que me gustabas, aunque no lo dijera en voz alta.