conocerlo
“conocerlo” means “to know him” in Spanish (as in, knowing a person).
to know him, to meet himAlso: to know it, to meet you (formal)
📝 In Action
Quiero conocerlo para agradecerle su ayuda.
A2I want to meet him to thank him for his help.
Es importante conocerlo antes de opinar.
B1It is important to know it (the topic/issue) before giving an opinion.
Necesitas conocerlo bien para trabajar con él.
A2You need to know him well in order to work with him.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: conocerlo
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Which sentence correctly uses 'conocerlo'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb *conocer* comes from the Latin *cognoscere*, meaning 'to know, understand, or perceive.' The pronoun *lo* comes from the Latin *illum*, meaning 'that one' or 'him.'
First recorded: The base verb *conocer* appeared in Spanish around the 13th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I separate 'conocer' and 'lo'?
Yes! When you have two verbs (like 'Quiero conocerlo'), you have the option to attach the pronoun ('Quiero conocerlo') or place it before the first conjugated verb ('Lo quiero conocer'). Both are perfectly correct.
How do I make 'conocerlo' feminine?
If you are referring to a woman or a feminine object (like 'la ciudad'), you would change 'lo' to 'la', making the word 'conocerla' ('to know her/it').