conozcas
koh-NOHZ-kas
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que conozcas a gente nueva en la fiesta.
B1I hope that you meet new people at the party.
Dudo que conozcas la respuesta correcta.
B2I doubt that you know the correct answer.
Necesito que tú conozcas bien el camino antes de ir.
B1I need you to know the route well before going.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Signal
This form, 'conozcas', is the special verb ending Spanish uses when the sentence expresses wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty directed at 'you' (tú). You usually need another word like 'que' (that) and a different subject to trigger it.
Irregular 'Z' Stem
The 'conozc-' sound comes from the irregular 'yo' form of the present tense ('yo conozco'). This 'z' is required in all forms of the present subjunctive to keep the hard 'c' sound.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong form after 'I doubt'
Mistake: "Dudo que tú conoces la verdad."
Correction: Dudo que tú conozcas la verdad. (When you express doubt, Spanish requires the special verb form, not the normal present tense.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Meeting vs. Knowing
'Conocer' means 'to be acquainted with' or 'to meet for the first time.' Use this verb when talking about people, places, or experiences, not facts (for facts, use 'saber').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conozcas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'conozcas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'conozcas' have a 'z' when the infinitive 'conocer' doesn't?
This is a common irregularity in Spanish verbs like 'conocer.' The 'z' appears in the 'yo' form of the present tense ('yo conozco') to maintain the correct sound. This irregular 'z' then carries over into all forms of the present subjunctive, including 'conozcas'.
When do I use 'conozcas' instead of 'conoces'?
'Conoces' is the normal present tense (used for facts and certainties: 'You know him'). 'Conozcas' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when the sentence expresses a wish, doubt, emotion, or command directed at 'you,' usually following another verb like 'I hope that...' or 'It is necessary that...'