conocerla
“conocerla” means “to know her” in Spanish (Familiarity with a person).
to know her, to meet her
Also: to be familiar with it
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Quiero conocerla antes de que se vaya.
A2I want to meet her before she leaves.
Tenemos que conocerla bien para entender su arte.
B1We have to know it (the art/story) well to understand her art.
¡Qué suerte! Vas a conocerla esta tarde.
A2How lucky! You are going to meet her this afternoon.
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Quick Quiz: conocerla
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'conocerla'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'conocer' comes directly from the Latin verb *cognoscere*, which meant 'to get to know,' 'to recognize,' or 'to learn.' The direct object pronoun 'la' comes from the Latin *illam*, meaning 'that (feminine),' which evolved into the definite article 'la' and the direct object pronoun 'la' in Spanish.
First recorded: The root verb *conocer* dates back to early Romance languages (around the 12th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'conocer' use 'zc' in the 'yo' form but not in the infinitive?
This is a common irregularity in Spanish verbs ending in -cer (like 'parecer' or 'traducir'). In the 'yo' form of the present tense ('conozco'), an extra 'z' is added before the 'c' to make the pronunciation consistent and stronger. This change only happens in the present tense 'yo' form and throughout the present subjunctive mood.
Is 'conocerla' the same as 'saberla'?
No. 'Conocerla' means 'to know her' in the sense of being familiar with her or having met her. 'Saberla' (from 'saber') means 'to know it (feminine)' in the sense of knowing a fact, a piece of information, or a skill (e.g., 'saber la respuesta' - to know the answer).