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"Acknowledge" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "reconocer", and "recognize" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "reconocer". Learn more about the difference between "acknowledge" and "recognize" below.
acknowledge(
ehk
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na
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lihj
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to admit)
2. (to greet)
a. saludar
I saw my ex-girlfriend at the movies, but she didn't acknowledge me.Vi a mi exnovia en el cine, pero no me saludó.
b. responder a
She said hello to the professor, and the professor acknowledged her with a wink.Saludó al profesor, y este le respondió con un guiño.
3. (to thank)
a. agradecer
His mother acknowledged his efforts to help her.Su mamá le agradeció sus esfuerzos por ayudarla.
recognize(
reh
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kuhg
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nayz
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. reconocer
You will recognize him easily by his red hair.Lo reconocerás fácilmente por su pelo rojo.
a. reconocer
The people refused to recognize the new national assembly.El pueblo se negó a reconocer la nueva asamblea nacional.
a. dar la palabra a
The speaker recognized the member who raised his hand.El orador dio la palabra al miembro que levantó la mano.
