conocer

Senses

1. 1.

   to know (a person or place)

   be acquainted with or have met someone; be familiar with a place

2. 2.

   to know (information or facts)

   be aware of or have information about something

3. 3.

   to meet (someone)

   encounter or make the acquaintance of for the first time

4. 4.

   to recognize

   identify by appearance or distinguishing features

Examples

• "¿Conoces a María? Nos conocimos el año pasado."

  Do you know María? We met last year.

• "Conozco bien esa ciudad; he viajado allí varias veces."

  I know that city well; I've traveled there several times.

• "No conozco los detalles de ese proyecto."

  I don't know the details of that project.

Usage

Conocer is commonly used for people, places, and topics you're familiar with. It differs from saber (to know facts or how to do something). Note the irregular present tense: conozco, conoces, conoce, etc. Often paired with the preposition "a" before a direct object person.