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    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.