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How to Say "you acknowledge" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou acknowledgeis reconocesB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
admit a fact
A man nodding his head firmly and seriously while looking at a small gold star held by a woman, symbolizing the acknowledgment of truth or fact.

Examples

Reconoces que el plan de tu hermana es mejor que el tuyo.

You acknowledge that your sister's plan is better than yours.

Si reconoces el error ahora, podemos arreglarlo.

If you admit the mistake now, we can fix it.

Cuando reconoces la autoridad de la ley, todo es más fácil.

When you acknowledge the authority of the law, everything is easier.

Using 'Reconocer' with Facts

When 'reconocer' is used to state a fact (like 'You admit that it is true'), the next verb stays in the normal indicative form, unlike verbs of doubt or desire.

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