conocida
/koh-no-SEE-dah/
known
As an adjective, conocida means 'known' or 'familiar,' like a favorite, comfortable chair you always return to.
conocida(Adjective)
known
?as in, familiar
,well-known
?as in, famous or recognized
familiar
?referring to a concept or place
📝 In Action
Esta es una ruta muy conocida por los turistas.
A2This is a route very well known by tourists.
La actriz era conocida por su voz potente.
B1The actress was known for her powerful voice.
La marca es conocida en todo el mundo.
B2The brand is known worldwide.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
As an adjective, 'conocida' must always match the gender of the noun it describes. It is the feminine singular form, used for feminine nouns like 'casa' (house) or 'mujer' (woman).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Conocer' and 'Saber'
Mistake: "Using 'conocida' when you mean 'saber' (to know facts). 'Conocida' comes from 'conocer' and refers to being familiar with people, places, or things."
Correction: Use 'conocida' for familiarity (e.g., 'una cara conocida'). Use a form of 'saber' for facts (e.g., 'la información sabida').
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
When 'conocida' means 'well-known' or 'famous,' it usually goes after the noun (e.g., 'una actriz conocida').
As a noun, conocida refers to a female acquaintance—someone you know casually, like a neighbor you greet briefly.
📝 In Action
Ella no es mi amiga, es solo una conocida del trabajo.
B1She is not my friend, she is just an acquaintance from work.
Me encontré con una conocida de la infancia en la calle.
B2I ran into an acquaintance from childhood on the street.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Articles
As a noun, 'conocida' usually requires an article like 'una' or 'la' (e.g., 'una conocida', 'mi conocida').
⭐ Usage Tips
Distinguishing Relationships
Use 'conocida' to clearly show that the relationship is casual, not intimate. If you want to talk about a male acquaintance, use 'conocido'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conocida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'conocida' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'conocida' related to the verb 'conocer'?
'Conocida' is the past participle form of the verb 'conocer' (to know or meet), used when the subject is feminine. It describes the result of the action: something that has been 'known' or 'met'.
Can I use 'conocida' for a place?
Yes, absolutely! When used as an adjective, 'conocida' can describe any feminine noun, including places, like 'una ciudad conocida' (a known city) or 'una calle conocida' (a known street).