conoces
“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
📝 In Action
¿Conoces a María?
A1Do you know María?
Tú conoces muy bien la ciudad de Madrid.
A2You know the city of Madrid very well.
No conoces esta canción, ¿verdad?
A2You don't know this song, right?
you meet
📝 In Action
Me encanta la historia de cómo conoces a tu esposa.
B1I love the story of how you met your wife.
Si conoces a alguien interesante en la fiesta, preséntamelo.
B1If you meet someone interesting at the party, introduce me.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "conoces" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly says 'You know how to speak Spanish'?
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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)
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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!