reconozco
“reconozco” means “I recognize” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I recognize, I know
Also: I distinguish
📝 In Action
Reconozco tu coche, es muy llamativo.
B1I recognize your car, it's very eye-catching.
¿De dónde viene ese acento? No lo reconozco.
B2Where does that accent come from? I don't recognize it.
Yo reconozco a Marta en cualquier multitud.
A2I recognize Marta in any crowd.
I acknowledge, I admit
Also: I grant
📝 In Action
Reconozco que no fue mi mejor trabajo.
B2I admit that it wasn't my best work.
Reconozco la importancia de la educación.
B2I acknowledge the importance of education.
Reconozco que tienes razón en este punto.
C1I grant that you are right on this point.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "reconozco" in Spanish:
i acknowledge→i admit→i distinguish→i grant→i know→i recognize→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: reconozco
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'reconozco' in the sense of 'admitting a mistake'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin prefix *re-* (meaning 'again' or 'back') combined with the verb *conocer* (to know). Thus, its core meaning is 'to know again' or 'to confirm knowledge'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'reconozco' have a 'z' when the infinitive is 'reconocer'?
This is a common irregularity shared by verbs like 'conocer' (to know) and 'agradecer' (to thank). The 'c' changes to 'zc' only in the 'yo' form of the present tense (and all forms of the present subjunctive) to make sure the soft 's' sound (like in 'ce' and 'ci') is maintained before the 'o'.