conocidos
“conocidos” means “acquaintances” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
acquaintances
Also: people you know
📝 In Action
Solo invité a mis amigos cercanos, no a todos mis conocidos.
A2I only invited my close friends, not all my acquaintances.
Encontré a varios conocidos en la fiesta de la empresa.
B1I ran into several people I knew at the company party.
known, well-known
Also: famous
📝 In Action
Estos son problemas conocidos que la empresa debe solucionar.
B1These are known problems that the company must solve.
En el evento había muchos actores conocidos.
B2There were many well-known actors at the event.
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Words that translate to "conocidos" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'conocidos' to mean 'acquaintances'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *cognoscere*, which means 'to know,' 'to recognize,' or 'to become acquainted with.' The Spanish word kept this sense of being familiar with people or things.
First recorded: 13th century (in the form 'conocer')
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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'.