Saber vs. Conocer

This word is the base verb 'conocer' (to know/meet) with the small word 'te' (meaning 'you' informal) glued directly onto the end. This usually happens when the main verb is in the infinitive (the -er, -ar, -ir form), the gerund (-ndo form), or a positive command.

Verb + Glued-on Pronoun

You could also place the pronoun 'te' before the conjugated verb: 'Te quiero conocer' (I want to meet you). Both 'Quiero conocerte' and 'Te quiero conocer' mean the same thing and are equally correct.

Placement of 'te'

Since 'te' means 'you' (informal/singular), only use 'conocerte' with friends, family, or people your own age. For a professional or an elder, you must use 'conocerle' (the formal equivalent).

Formal vs. Informal

Extremely common, used whenever meeting or getting to know someone informally.

Learn the definition of 'conocerte' (to meet you / to know you informal), its usage as a verb and attached pronoun, and view the full conjugation of its base form 'conocer'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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