conocimos
/ko-no-SEE-mos/
we met
When referring to people, 'conocimos' means 'we met' for the first time.
conocimos(Verb)
we met
?meeting for the first time
we got acquainted
?formal or literary usage
📝 In Action
Nos conocimos hace diez años en un viaje a Madrid.
A2We met ten years ago on a trip to Madrid.
¿Dónde y cuándo conocimos a tu nuevo socio?
A2Where and when did we meet your new partner?
💡 Grammar Points
Tense Difference: Preterite vs. Imperfect
The Preterite form 'conocimos' (we met) focuses on the single, completed action of the meeting itself. If you used the Imperfect ('conocíamos'), it would mean 'we knew each other' or 'we used to know each other' for an ongoing period.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Conocer vs. Saber
Mistake: "Using 'supimos' when you mean 'we met a person' or 'we got to know a city'."
Correction: Use 'conocimos' for meeting a person or becoming familiar with a place or thing. 'Supimos' (from 'saber') only means 'we found out a fact' or 'we learned information'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Reflexive Form
To say 'we met each other' or 'we got to know each other', add 'nos' before the verb: 'Nos conocimos' (We met/We got to know one another).
When referring to places, 'conocimos' means 'we visited' or got to know a location.
conocimos(Verb)
we visited
?getting to know a place
,we got to know
?becoming familiar with a culture or fact
we experienced
?a new situation
📝 In Action
Durante el viaje, conocimos muchos pueblos pequeños de la costa.
B1During the trip, we got to know (visited) many small towns on the coast.
Finalmente conocimos la verdad sobre el proyecto.
B2We finally found out (got to know) the truth about the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Aspect
When 'conocer' is used in the Preterite ('conocimos'), it usually means the beginning of the knowing process: 'we started to know' or 'we discovered/visited.' If you want to say 'we already knew' (for an extended time), you should use the Imperfect ('conocíamos').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Knowing vs. Finding Out
Mistake: "Thinking 'conocimos' only means 'we knew' (a state)."
Correction: In the simple past (Preterite), 'conocimos' often implies the action of 'finding out' or 'gaining knowledge' (We found out the truth; We visited the place for the first time).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Personal 'a'
Remember to use the preposition 'a' when 'conocimos' is followed by a specific person or pet: 'Conocimos a su hermano' (We met his brother). Omit 'a' for places or things: 'Conocimos la ciudad' (We got to know the city).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conocimos
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best captures the meaning of 'Conocimos la capital el año pasado'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conocimos' a regular or irregular verb form?
The infinitive verb 'conocer' is mostly regular in the Preterite tense, including the 'nosotros' form 'conocimos.' However, it is considered irregular overall because its 'yo' form in the present tense is 'conozco' (it adds a 'z').
How do I know if 'conocimos' means 'we met' or 'we visited'?
The context is key. If it's followed by a person ('conocimos a María'), it means 'we met.' If it's followed by a place or culture ('conocimos la ciudad'), it usually means 'we visited' or 'we explored'.