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How to Say "acquaintances" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “acquaintances” is “conocidos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
people you know casually
A simple colorful illustration showing two people passing each other on a sunny path, exchanging a brief, friendly wave of acknowledgment.

Examples

Solo invité a mis amigos cercanos, no a todos mis conocidos.

I only invited my close friends, not all my acquaintances.

Encontré a varios conocidos en la fiesta de la empresa.

I ran into several people I knew at the company party.

Gender Note

Even if the group includes women, the masculine plural form 'conocidos' is used to refer to a mixed group of acquaintances.

Acquaintance vs. Friend

Mistake: “Using 'conocidos' when you mean 'amigos'.”

Correction: 'Conocidos' implies a casual, non-intimate relationship, while 'amigos' are true friends. Don't confuse them!

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