conocer
to know (a person/place), to meet
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/konoˈθeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Conocer has a 'zc' insertion in the yo form (conozco). Spanish distinguishes between 'saber' (to know facts/how to) and 'conocer' (to be familiar with people/places). In the preterite, conocer means 'to meet for the first time.'
📝 Example Sentences
¿Conoces a mi hermana?
Do you know my sister?
Nos conocimos en una fiesta hace tres años.
We met at a party three years ago.