Conocer can express being acquainted with a person or familiar with a place.
The idea
The present yo form is conozco; a marks a specific person in conozco a Ana.
Examples
- Conozco a Ana.I know Ana.
- ¿Conoces Madrid?Do you know Madrid?
- Ella conoce este museo.She knows this museum.
- Conocemos bien el pueblo.We know the town well.
- Ellos conocen a mi familia.They know my family.
- No conozco ese restaurante.I do not know that restaurant.
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Saber often introduces information or skills, while conocer commonly expresses familiarity.
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Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ a Ana. (conozco / conocen)
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conozco
Conozco is the irregular present form for yo.
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ el pueblo. (conocemos / conoces)
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conocemos
Conocemos is the present form for nosotros.
Choose the verb for being acquainted with Ana: ___ a Ana personalmente. (Conozco / Sé)
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Conozco
Conozco expresses personal acquaintance with Ana.
Practice round
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Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ a Ana. (conozco / conocen)
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ el pueblo. (conocemos / conoces)
Choose the verb for being acquainted with Ana: ___ a Ana personalmente. (Conozco / Sé)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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