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conocemos

koh-noh-SEH-mohsko.noˈse.mos

“conocemos” means “We know” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

We knowA1Verb (Conjugated Form)

We are familiar with a person, place, or thing

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We are meetingA2Verb (Conjugated Form)

We are being introduced to someone for the first time

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We knowAlso: We are acquainted with

Verb (Conjugated Form)A1irregular (only in the 'yo' form) er
A colorful illustration showing two close friends sitting on a park bench, smiling warmly at each other, signifying established familiarity.
past Participleconocido
infinitiveconocer
gerundconociendo

📝 In Action

Nosotros conocemos muy bien esta ciudad.

A1

We know this city very well.

¿Conocemos a la nueva profesora? Sí, es muy amable.

A2

Do we know the new teacher? Yes, she is very kind.

Conocemos el riesgo que implica el viaje.

B1

We know the risk that the trip involves.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • saber (to know (facts/skills))
  • estar familiarizado (to be familiar)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • conocemos de vista – we know by sight
  • conocemos el paí­s – we know the country

We are meetingAlso: We get to know

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2irregular (only in the 'yo' form) er
A simple illustration depicting two individuals shaking hands in a friendly gesture, while a third person stands beside them, facilitating the introduction.
past Participleconocido
infinitiveconocer
gerundconociendo

📝 In Action

Esta noche conocemos a la familia de mi novio.

A2

Tonight we are meeting my boyfriend's family.

Viajamos mucho porque conocemos gente nueva en cada país.

B1

We travel a lot because we meet new people in every country.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoconociera/conociese
túconocieras/conocieses
él/ella/ustedconociera/conociese
nosotrosconociéramos/conociésemos
vosotrosconocierais/conocieseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocieran/conociesen

Present Subjunctive

yoconozca
túconozcas
él/ella/ustedconozca
nosotrosconozcamos
vosotrosconozcáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesconozcan

Indicative

Preterite

yoconocí
túconociste
él/ella/ustedconoció
nosotrosconocimos
vosotrosconocisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocieron

Imperfect

yoconocía
túconocías
él/ella/ustedconocía
nosotrosconocíamos
vosotrosconocíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocían

Present

yoconozco
túconoces
él/ella/ustedconoce
nosotrosconocemos
vosotrosconocéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocen
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Words that translate to "conocemos" in Spanish:

we know

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conocemos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'conocemos' correctly?

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👥 Word Family
conocer(to know (infinitive)) — Verb
conocimiento(knowledge/understanding) — Noun
conocido(known/acquaintance) — Adjective / Noun
🎵 Rhymes
hacemosparecemos
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *cognoscere*, which meant 'to know fully' or 'to investigate.' It shares this root with the English word 'cognition.'

First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: conhecemosItalian: conosciamo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'conocemos' spelled with a 'c' but 'conozco' (I know) spelled with a 'z'?

The verb 'conocer' has a spelling change in the 'yo' form of the present tense (conozco) and throughout the present subjunctive (conozca, conozcamos, etc.). This change (c → zc) is just a quirk of Spanish spelling rules to maintain the correct sound before certain vowels.

Does 'conocemos' mean 'We meet' or 'We know'?

It can mean both! Its primary meaning is 'We know' or 'We are familiar with' (people, places, things). But it also means 'We are meeting' or 'We get to know' when referring to an introduction or the process of becoming acquainted.