How do you say " to know" in Spanish?
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What verb should I use?
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updated Mar 13, 2012
edited by MeEncantanCarasSonrisas
posted by nat19
Welcome to the forum. =) - NikkiLR, Mar 13, 2012
Welcome to the forum! Please use proper spelling in your posts...Thanks! - --Mariana--, Mar 13, 2012
fixed it Mariana :) - MeEncantanCarasSonrisas, Mar 13, 2012
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depends on the context.
Conocer or Saber
Saber: More related to data and specific things.
Conocer: More related to "knowing someone"
updated Mar 13, 2012
edited by TanCansado
posted by TanCansado
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As I understand it, "conocer" can also be used for locations (not just people), such as "Conozco a Atlanta"
updated Mar 13, 2012
posted by MeEncantanCarasSonrisas
You are correct. Conocer can indicate a familiarity with someone or something. - 002262dd, Mar 13, 2012
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These 2 verbs can both be translated as 'to know':
Conocer - Full definition
Saber - Full definition
For simple translations like these, you can use the super-search box we have. =)
Here is an example of what you will find:
updated Mar 13, 2012
edited by NikkiLR
posted by NikkiLR
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conocer
saber
updated Mar 13, 2012
posted by Rey_Mysterio
