conocías
“conocías” means “you knew” in Spanish ((familiar, singular) referring to a person, place, or thing).
you knew
Also: you used to know, you were familiar with
📝 In Action
¿Tú conocías a mi primo Juan?
A2Did you know my cousin Juan (back then)?
Cuando vivías aquí, ¿conocías bien la ciudad?
B1When you lived here, were you familiar with the city?
Antes de este viaje, ¿conocías la cultura local?
B1Before this trip, did you know (or were you familiar with) the local culture?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conocías
Question 1 of 1
Which English phrase best captures the meaning of 'conocías'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *conocer* comes from the Latin verb *cognoscere*, which meant 'to get to know' or 'to recognize.' The core idea of knowing or recognizing something has remained constant for centuries.
First recorded: Around the 10th century in early Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conocías' the same as 'sabías'?
No. 'Conocías' means 'you knew/were familiar with' a person, place, or thing. 'Sabías' means 'you knew' a fact, piece of information, or how to do something.
Why does 'conocías' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'i' (conocías) is essential to show that the stress falls on that syllable, which is the standard pattern for all *er* and *ir* verbs in the Imperfect Tense.