conocer
Irregular (zc-stem) Level A2 ⭐ #11 Most CommonEnglish translation: to know / to be acquainted with / to meet
Presente (Present)
Current familiarity or acquaintance
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | conozco | |
| tú | conoces | |
| él/ella | conoce | |
| nosotros | conocemos | |
| vosotros | conocéis | |
| ellos/ellas | conocen |
- Conozco muy bien este barrio. — I know this neighborhood very well.
- ¿Conoces a mi hermana mayor? — Do you know my older sister?
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Frequently Asked Questions: CONOCER
Is "conocer" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"conocer" is classified as a Irregular (zc-stem) verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "c -> zc in 1st person singular (conozco) and throughout present subjunctive". Regular -er verb endings except for 'yo conozco' and present subjunctive 'conozca-'. In the preterite, 'conocí' means 'I met for the first time'. Always use the personal 'a' when the direct object is a person: 'Conozco a Carlos'.
What does "conocer" mean in English? ▾
In English, "conocer" translates primarily to "to know / to be acquainted with / to meet". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "conocer"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo conozco que Madrid es la capital." instead of "Yo sé que Madrid es la capital.". Why? Facts and information take 'saber', not 'conocer'. Conocer is for places ('Conozco Madrid') and people.
What are common idioms or expressions with "conocer"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Dar a conocer" which means "To make known / to publish" (e.g. "El autor dio a conocer su nueva novela.").
How can I practice and memorize "conocer" conjugations? ▾
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