Inklingo
A group of friends smiling and waving to a friendly neighbor they all recognize and know well.

conocéis

koh-no-SAY-ees

verbA1irregular er
you all know?being familiar with a person, place, or thing
Also:you all meet?meeting someone for the first time

Quick Reference

gerundconociendo
past Participleconocido
infinitiveconocer

📝 In Action

¿Conocéis a mi hermana María?

A1

Do you all know my sister María?

Vosotros conocéis muy bien esta ciudad.

A1

You all know this city very well.

Hoy conocéis a vuestro nuevo profesor.

A2

Today you all are meeting your new teacher.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • conocer a alguiento know someone
  • conocer de vistato know someone by sight

Idioms & Expressions

  • conocer como la palma de la manoto know something inside out

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Personal A'

When you use 'conocéis' to talk about people you know, you must put the word 'a' before the person's name or title (e.g., '¿Conocéis a Juan?').

Vosotros usage

This specific form ending in -éis is only used in Spain when talking to a group of friends or family.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Conocer vs. Saber

Mistake: "Using 'sabéis' to say you know a person."

Correction: Use 'conocéis' for people and places. Use 'sabéis' for facts or information.

⭐ Usage Tips

First Meetings

If you want to ask if a group of people has already met someone, say '¿Ya os conocéis?' (Do you already know each other?).

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesconocieran
yoconociera
conocieras
vosotrosconocierais
nosotrosconociéramos
él/ella/ustedconociera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesconozcan
yoconozca
conozcas
vosotrosconozcáis
nosotrosconozcamos
él/ella/ustedconozca

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesconocieron
yoconocí
conociste
vosotrosconocisteis
nosotrosconocimos
él/ella/ustedconoció

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesconocían
yoconocía
conocías
vosotrosconocíais
nosotrosconocíamos
él/ella/ustedconocía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesconocen
yoconozco
conoces
vosotrosconocéis
nosotrosconocemos
él/ella/ustedconoce

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: conocéis

Question 1 of 1

If you are in Madrid and want to ask your friends if they have been to the new museum, which should you use?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'conocéis' in Mexico?

While people will understand you, it sounds very foreign in Mexico. It is better to use 'ustedes conocen'.

Does 'conocéis' mean 'you all met' or 'you all know'?

It can mean both! In the present tense, it usually means 'you know,' but it is also used for 'you are meeting' right now.