conoces
/koh-NOH-sehs/
you know
This image shows familiarity with a place, representing the meaning 'you know' (a place).
conoces(Verb)
you know
?being familiar with a person or place
you are familiar with
?places, art, books
,you are acquainted with
?people
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
'Conocer' vs. 'Saber': Familiarity vs. Facts
Use 'conocer' for people, places, and things you are familiar with personally. Think of it like being 'acquainted with' something. Use the other verb for knowing, 'saber', for facts, information, and skills (like how to swim).
The Personal 'a'
When you talk about knowing a specific person, you almost always need to put the special little word 'a' right after 'conocer'. For example, 'Tú conoces a mi hermano' (You know my brother).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Conocer' and 'Saber'
Mistake: "To say 'Do you know Juan?', a common mistake is: '¿Sabes a Juan?'"
Correction: The correct way is: '¿Conoces a Juan?'. When you're talking about being familiar with a person, always use 'conocer'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Think 'Familiarity'
A great way to remember when to use 'conocer' is to ask yourself: 'Am I talking about being familiar with this person, place, or thing?' If the answer is yes, 'conocer' is your verb.
The handshake symbolizes an introduction or first encounter, illustrating the meaning '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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Meeting vs. Knowing
'Conocer' can mean both 'to know' and 'to meet'. The situation usually makes it clear. To be super specific about meeting for the first time, Spanish speakers often use the past tense: 'Lo conocí ayer' (I met him yesterday).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conoces
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'You know how to speak Spanish'?
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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!