conocí
“conocí” means “I met” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I met, I first saw
Also: I got to know
📝 In Action
Conocí a mi esposa hace diez años en Madrid.
A1I met my wife ten years ago in Madrid.
Por fin conocí el mar la semana pasada, ¡fue increíble!
A2I finally saw the ocean last week; it was incredible!
¿Dónde conocí a tu hermana? Su cara me suena.
A2Where did I meet your sister? Her face looks familiar to me.
I became aware of
Also: I experienced
📝 In Action
Conocí la felicidad cuando nació mi hijo.
B1I experienced happiness when my son was born.
En ese viaje, conocí una nueva perspectiva de la vida.
B2On that trip, I discovered a new perspective on life.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conocí
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'conocí' to mean 'I met'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb *conoçer*, ultimately rooted in the Latin *cognoscere*, meaning 'to become acquainted with' or 'to know.' The focus has always been on gaining familiarity or recognition.
First recorded: Around the 10th-11th century (as *conoçer*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conocí' irregular?
Yes and no. In the preterite tense (the tense of 'conocí'), it is completely regular. However, the root verb 'conocer' is irregular in the present tense ('yo conozco').
How is 'conocí' different from 'supe'?
'Conocí' (from *conocer*) is used for meeting people or seeing places for the first time. 'Supe' (from *saber*) is the past tense for discovering a fact or information (e.g., 'I found out the news').