conocimos
“conocimos” means “we met” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we met
Also: we got acquainted
📝 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?
we visited, we got to know
Also: we experienced
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which English phrase best captures the meaning of 'Conocimos la capital el año pasado'?
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The Spanish word 'conocer' comes directly from the Latin verb *cognoscere*, which meant 'to know, to recognize, or to become acquainted with.' It shares this root with the English word 'cognition.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 12th century)
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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'.