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conocerte

koh-noh-SEHR-teh

VerbA1irregular (in the 'yo' present tense) er
to meet you (informal)?Used when being introduced to someone.,to get to know you (informal)?Used when seeking deeper familiarity.
Also:to know you (informal)?In contexts where the verb is governed by another verb (e.g., 'to want to know you').

Quick Reference

infinitiveconocer
gerundconociendo
past Participleconocido

📝 In Action

Fue un placer conocerte.

A1

It was a pleasure to meet you.

Me gustaría conocerte mejor antes de viajar juntos.

A2

I would like to get to know you better before we travel together.

¿Cuándo podré conocerte en persona?

A1

When will I be able to meet you in person?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • saludar (to greet)
  • encontrarse (to meet up (by appointment))

Antonyms

  • despedirse (to say goodbye)

Common Collocations

  • Encantado de conocerte – Pleased to meet you
  • Me da gusto conocerte – I’m happy to meet you (LatAm)

💡 Grammar Points

Verb + Glued-on Pronoun

This word is the base verb 'conocer' (to know/meet) with the small word 'te' (meaning 'you' informal) glued directly onto the end. This usually happens when the main verb is in the infinitive (the -er, -ar, -ir form), the gerund (-ndo form), or a positive command.

Placement of 'te'

You could also place the pronoun 'te' before the conjugated verb: 'Te quiero conocer' (I want to meet you). Both 'Quiero conocerte' and 'Te quiero conocer' mean the same thing and are equally correct.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Saber vs. Conocer

Mistake: "Using 'saberte' instead of 'conocerte'."

Correction: 'Saber' is for knowing facts, skills, or information (I know how to drive). 'Conocer' is for knowing people, places, or being familiar with something (I know that city). When meeting a person, always use 'conocerte'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Informal

Since 'te' means 'you' (informal/singular), only use 'conocerte' with friends, family, or people your own age. For a professional or an elder, you must use 'conocerle' (the formal equivalent).

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedconoce
yoconozco
túconoces
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocen
nosotrosconocemos
vosotrosconocéis

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

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

💡 Quick Quiz: conocerte

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'te' in a different position from 'conocerte'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'conocerte' always mean 'to meet you,' or can it mean 'to know you'?

It can mean both. When used alone or after a general pleasantry (like 'fue un placer'), it means 'to meet.' When used in a continuous phrase like 'queremos conocerte mejor,' it means 'to get to know you' over time.