What's the difference between "saber" and "conocer"?
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What's the difference between "saber" and "conocer"?
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updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by canansomuncu
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We have several previous threads on that topic if you care to search.
updated Jan 9, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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Saber means to know in the sense of learning something, gaining knowledge, etc. Yo sé que hora es = I know what time it is. Ella sabe hablar portugués = She knows how to speak Portuguese.
Conocer means to know in the sense of being acquainted with, or familiar with. Yo conozco a Juan = I know John. Él conoce Madrid = He's familiar with Madrid.
updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by KevinB
