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.

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