reconocido
/rray-koh-noh-SEE-doh/
renowned
When someone is highly respected or famous, they are reconocido (renowned).
reconocido(Adjective)
renowned
?highly respected
,famous
?well-known person/thing
distinguished
?having high status
,acclaimed
?widely praised
📝 In Action
Es un artista reconocido a nivel internacional.
B1He is an internationally renowned artist.
Esta es la obra más reconocida de la pintora.
B2This is the painter's most celebrated work.
La marca es reconocida por su calidad.
B1The brand is recognized/known for its quality.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'reconocido' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'un actor reconocido' vs. 'una actriz reconocida'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Ser
When talking about someone's fame or status as a permanent characteristic, use 'ser': 'Ella es reconocida por su valentía' (She is renowned for her bravery).
The act of identifying someone is expressed when they are reconocido (recognized).
reconocido(Past Participle)
recognized
?identified
,acknowledged
?admitted or accepted
identified
?known again
📝 In Action
No fue reconocido por el guardia de seguridad.
A2He was not recognized by the security guard.
El error ya ha sido reconocido por la junta directiva.
B1The error has already been acknowledged by the board of directors.
Habíamos reconocido la ruta antes de salir.
B2We had recognized/scouted the route before leaving.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
Use 'reconocido' after forms of the verb 'haber' (to have) to create perfect tenses: 'he reconocido' (I have recognized), 'habíamos reconocido' (we had recognized).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Estar' for Action
Mistake: "Using 'estar' when describing the action of recognizing: 'La empresa está reconocido el error.'"
Correction: Use 'ser' or 'haber' for the passive voice or perfect tenses: 'El error ha sido reconocido.' (The error has been recognized).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reconocido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'reconocido' in the sense of 'famous' or 'renowned'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reconocido' always an adjective?
No. While it often acts like an adjective meaning 'renowned' or 'identified,' it is technically the past participle of the verb 'reconocer.' This means you use it to form perfect tenses (like 'He reconocido') and in the passive voice (like 'Fue reconocido').
How do I make 'reconocido' feminine or plural?
Since it is a participle acting as an adjective, you change the ending just like a regular adjective. For feminine singular, use 'reconocida.' For feminine plural, use 'reconocidas.' For masculine plural, use 'reconocidos.'