Reconociendo (en. Recognizing)

/rekonoθjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Acknowledging the existence, truth, or validity of something.
She is recognizing her mistakes.
Ella está reconociendo sus errores.
Identifying someone or something as known.
We are recognizing the winners of the contest.
Estamos reconociendo a los ganadores del concurso.
Granting or giving recognition to someone or something.
The city hall is recognizing its work in the community.
El ayuntamiento está reconociendo su labor en la comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'reconoscere', which means 'to recognize' or 'to know again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recognizing the error
Admitting that a mistake has been made.
reconociendo el error
recognizing someone
Identifying or valuing a person by their accomplishments.
reconociendo a alguien
recognizing the truth
Accepting a situation as it is.
reconociendo la verdad

Related Words

recognition
Action of recognizing something.
reconocimiento
recognizable
That can be recognized.
reconocible
recognized
That has been accepted or publicly acclaimed.
reconocido

Slang Meanings

Acknowledge that someone is right.
I told him you were right and I am recognizing that.
Le dije que tenías razón y estoy reconociendo eso.
Admit a complicated situation.
In the end, we are recognizing that we need help.
Al final, estamos reconociendo que necesitamos ayuda.