Reconoció (en. Recognized)
/re.ko.noˈθjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To acknowledge something that had been forgotten or ignored.
She recognized the place where she spent her childhood.
Ella reconoció el lugar donde pasó su infancia.
To accept as true or certain.
The witness acknowledged having seen the accident.
El testigo reconoció haber visto el accidente.
To manifest that one has knowledge about a fact or a person.
The famous actor recognized his fan at the event.
El famoso actor reconoció a su fan en el evento.
Etymology
From the Latin 'reconnoscere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to acknowledge the mistake
To accept that a mistake has been made.
reconocer el error
to acknowledge the work
To value the effort made.
reconocer el trabajo
to not recognize authority
To refuse to accept someone's power.
no reconocer la autoridad
Related Words
acknowledgment
Acceptance of the existence or validity of something.
reconocimiento
identification
The process of recognizing a person or thing.
identificación
admission
Acknowledgment of a fact or truth.
admisión
Slang Meanings
To informally recognize someone.
I saw him at the party and recognized him instantly.
Lo vi en la fiesta y lo reconocí al instante.
To imply that one supports or agrees with someone.
That comment was an acknowledgment of his effort.
Ese comentario fue un reconocimiento a su esfuerzo.