What is the diffrence between Saber and Conocer

Question

I have questions to do but I'm confused by Saber or Conocer One question is Ella_____ la leccion. I'm very confused and a new-comer to spanish! Please help asap!!

Hi, welcome to the forum! - rac1, Nov 29, 2012

Answer 1

Saber means to have knowledge or an ability. Examples:

María sabe manejar (She knows how to drive).

Sabemos vivir (We know hot to live).

Saben inglés (They know English).

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Conocer means to be familiar with / to meet or know somebody.

Conozco a tus padres (I know--I am familiar with-- your parents)

Conocen la literatura española (They know--They are familiar with-- Spanish Literature)

Conocemos París, Venecia y Madrid (We know---we have been to-- Paris, Venice and Madrid)

typo: Conocer 'means' to be familiar..... - katydew, Nov 29, 2012

Thanks, Katy. - francobollo, Nov 29, 2012

Answer 2

saber = knowing facts

conocer = knowing people

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

They have a good reference section and quiz on this in the Spanish grammar section (pull down the tab under "Learn" on your toolbar and you'll see "Spanish Grammar"... lot's of good stuff there). Here's the link to the reference section: http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/78 Hope that helps....

Answer 4

I meant Conocer typo lolol

I'll fix it with an edit. - katydew, Nov 29, 2012