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conocidos

/co-no-SEE-dos/

acquaintances

A simple colorful illustration showing two people passing each other on a sunny path, exchanging a brief, friendly wave of acknowledgment.

Even if you only know someone casually, they are still your conocidos (acquaintances).

conocidos(noun)

mA2

acquaintances

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people you know casually

Also:

people you know

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general social reference

📝 In Action

Solo invité a mis amigos cercanos, no a todos mis conocidos.

A2

I only invited my close friends, not all my acquaintances.

Encontré a varios conocidos en la fiesta de la empresa.

B1

I ran into several people I knew at the company party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • allegados (close associates)
  • contactos (contacts)

Antonyms

  • desconocidos (strangers)
  • extraños (strangers)

Common Collocations

  • círculo de conocidos – circle of acquaintances
  • hacer conocidos – to make acquaintances

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Note

Even if the group includes women, the masculine plural form 'conocidos' is used to refer to a mixed group of acquaintances.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Acquaintance vs. Friend

Mistake: "Using 'conocidos' when you mean 'amigos'."

Correction: 'Conocidos' implies a casual, non-intimate relationship, while 'amigos' are true friends. Don't confuse them!

⭐ Usage Tips

Use the Feminine Form

If you are referring only to a group of female acquaintances, use 'conocidas' (plural feminine).

A simple storybook illustration of a large, familiar bright red barn standing prominently in the middle of a green field, symbolizing something well-known.

Something that is familiar or established is conocido (known).

conocidos(adjective)

mB1

known

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familiar or established

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well-known

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famous or widely recognized

Also:

famous

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referring to artists or public figures

📝 In Action

Estos son problemas conocidos que la empresa debe solucionar.

B1

These are known problems that the company must solve.

En el evento había muchos actores conocidos.

B2

There were many well-known actors at the event.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • famosos (famous)
  • célebres (celebrated)

Antonyms

  • desconocidos (unknown)
  • nuevos (new)

Common Collocations

  • hechos conocidos – known facts
  • riesgos conocidos – known risks

💡 Grammar Points

Past Participle as Adjective

This word is the plural masculine form of the past participle of the verb 'conocer' (to know). When used as an adjective, it must match the gender and number of the noun it describes.

⭐ Usage Tips

Meaning Shift

When 'conocido' describes a person, it often means 'famous' or 'well-known.' When it describes a fact or issue, it simply means 'established' or 'familiar'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: conocidos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'conocidos' to mean 'acquaintances'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'amigos' and 'conocidos'?

The difference is the depth of the relationship. 'Amigos' (friends) are people you trust and share intimate details with. 'Conocidos' (acquaintances) are people you greet and chat with casually, but they are not part of your close inner circle.

Is 'conocidos' the same as 'famosos'?

Not exactly. While 'conocidos' can translate to 'well-known' or 'famous' when used as an adjective (e.g., 'actores conocidos'), the word 'famosos' specifically means 'famous.' When used as a noun, 'conocidos' only means 'acquaintances'.