help with saber vs conocer.
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I understand the basics of saber vs conocer, but this question on my homework is confusing me. ¿ __________ tú si hay una piscina cerca de tu casa?
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updated Apr 18, 2012
posted by RabRabRab
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Sabes
Since they use si (if), I know it's factual information that they are asking for.
updated Apr 17, 2012
posted by pridraw
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Saber refers more to "learned knowledge". Conocer means to know something by way of experience. Examples:
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¿Sabes conducir un automóvil? / Do you know how to drive a car. Here we use "saber" because this knowledge was acquired through learning.
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¿Conoces la música de Beethoven? / Do you know (Are you familiar with) Beethoven's music? Here we use "conocer" because this knowledge was acquired from experiencing this genre of music.
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So given this explanation, which one do you think applies to your example?
updated Apr 18, 2012
posted by francobollo
