conocerConjugation
conocer means to know.
Complete Conjugation Tables
Reference all tenses and moods
Indicative
Present
The present tense of conocer is irregular only in the 'yo' form: conozco.
Future
The future tense of conocer is regular: conoceré, conocerás, conocerá, etc.
Imperfect
The imperfect of conocer (conocía) describes ongoing familiarity or 'knowing' someone in the past.
Conditional
The conditional form of conocer expresses what you 'would know' or 'would meet' under certain conditions.
Preterite
In the preterite, conocer changes meaning from 'to know' to 'to meet' someone for the first time.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for conocer always use the 'zc' stem (no conozcas).
Imperative
The imperative of conocer is used to tell someone to 'get to know' or 'meet' someone.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive uses the 'conozc-' stem for all forms.
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of conocer (conociera) is used for past doubts or 'if' scenarios.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does conocer mean in Spanish?
conocer means "to know".
Is conocer a regular or irregular verb?
conocer is a Irregular (yo form) -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate conocer in the present tense?
The present tense of conocer is: yo conozco, tú conoces, él/ella/usted conoce, nosotros conocemos, vosotros conocéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes conocen.
How do you conjugate conocer in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of conocer is: yo conocí, tú conociste, él/ella/usted conoció, nosotros conocimos, vosotros conocisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes conocieron.
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