desconocerConjugation
desconocer means to not know.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'desconocier-' stem: desconociera, desconocieras...
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive uses the 'desconozc-' stem for all forms.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
The negative imperative uses the 'zc' stem: no desconozcas, no desconozca...
Imperative
The imperative uses 'desconoce' (tú) and 'desconozca' (usted).
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of desconocer is regular: desconocería, desconocerías, desconocería...
Preterite
Desconocer is regular in the preterite: desconocí, desconociste, desconoció, etc.
Imperfect
Desconocer is regular in the imperfect: desconocía, desconocías, desconocía...
Present
Desconocer is irregular only in the 'yo' form (desconozco), otherwise it follows regular -er patterns.
Future
The future of desconocer is regular: desconoceré, desconocerás, desconocerá...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does desconocer mean in Spanish?
desconocer means "to not know".
Is desconocer a regular or irregular verb?
desconocer is a irregular in the 'I' form -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate desconocer in the present tense?
The present tense of desconocer is: yo desconozco, tú desconoces, él/ella/usted desconoce, nosotros desconocemos, vosotros desconocéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desconocen.
How do you conjugate desconocer in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of desconocer is: yo desconocí, tú desconociste, él/ella/usted desconoció, nosotros desconocimos, vosotros desconocisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desconocieron.
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