conozcan
ko-NOS-kan
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Quiero que ustedes conozcan a mi mejor amigo.
A2I want you all to meet my best friend.
Es importante que ellos conozcan las reglas del juego.
B1It is important that they know the rules of the game.
¡Conozcan la ciudad con nuestro tour gratuito!
A2Get to know the city with our free tour!
💡 Grammar Points
Why the 'Z'?
In Spanish, when verbs like 'conocer' end in -cer, we add a 'z' before the 'a' to keep the soft 's' or 'th' sound. Without it, the word would sound like 'conoc-an' with a hard 'k' sound.
Two Main Uses
Use 'conozcan' when expressing a wish about someone knowing/meeting someone, or when telling a group of people to 'get to know' something.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Conozcan vs. Conocen
Mistake: "Saying 'Quiero que ellos conocen' instead of 'conozcan'."
Correction: Use 'conozcan' after words like 'quiero que' or 'espero que' because you are talking about a wish, not a guaranteed fact.
⭐ Usage Tips
Meeting vs. Knowing
Remember that 'conocer' is for people and places. If you want to say you hope they know a 'fact', use a form of 'saber' instead.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conozcan
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'conozcan' to give a polite command to a group?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conozcan' the same as 'sepan'?
No. Use 'conozcan' for people or places you are familiar with. Use 'sepan' for facts, information, or skills.