Inklingo

conoces

koh-NOH-sehs/koˈno.ses/

conoces means you know in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

you know

Also: you are familiar with, you are acquainted with
VerbA1irregular er
A person smiling confidently while pointing toward a large, familiar lighthouse on a sunny coast.
infinitiveconocer
gerundconociendo
past Participleconocido

📝 In Action

¿Conoces a María?

A1

Do you know María?

conoces muy bien la ciudad de Madrid.

A2

You know the city of Madrid very well.

No conoces esta canción, ¿verdad?

A2

You don't know this song, right?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desconocer (to not know, to be unaware of)
  • ignorar (to be ignorant of, to not know)

Common Collocations

  • conocer a alguiento know someone
  • conocer un lugarto know a place
  • dar a conocerto make known, to reveal

you meet

VerbA2irregular er
Two distinct people standing face-to-face, smiling and shaking hands firmly, signifying a first meeting.
infinitiveconocer
gerundconociendo
past Participleconocido

📝 In Action

Me encanta la historia de cómo conoces a tu esposa.

B1

I love the story of how you met your wife.

Si conoces a alguien interesante en la fiesta, preséntamelo.

B1

If you meet someone interesting at the party, introduce me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • encontrar a (to meet, to run into)

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconociera
yoconociera
conocieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconocieran
nosotrosconociéramos
vosotrosconocierais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conoces" in Spanish:

you meet

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conoces

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly says 'You know how to speak Spanish'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
vocescoces
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'cognōscere', which meant 'to get to know, to become acquainted with, or to recognize'. You can see the family resemblance in English words like 'recognize' and 'cognition'.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: conhecerItalian: conoscereFrench: connaître

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the simplest way to remember the difference between 'saber' and 'conocer'?

Think of it this way: Use 'conocer' for people, places, and things you are familiar with (like a friend, a city, or a book). Use 'saber' for facts, information, and skills (like a phone number, the capital of France, or how to swim).

Why is 'conoces' a form of an 'irregular' verb?

While 'conoces' looks regular, the 'yo' (I) form of this verb is 'conozco'. Because one of its forms doesn't follow the normal pattern for '-er' verbs, the whole verb is considered irregular. You just have to memorize that special 'yo' form!