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"Conocido" is a form of "conocido", an adjective which is often translated as "famous". "Reconocido" is a form of "reconocido", an adjective which is often translated as "recognized". Learn more about the difference between "conocido" and "reconocido" below.
conocido(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (known)
a. famous
Ella es conocida por ser la primera mujer en volar alrededor del mundo.She is famous for being the first woman to fly around the world.
b. well-known
Es una actriz conocida, pero ahora mismo no recuerdo su nombre.She's a well-known actress, but I can't remember her name right now.
c. familiar
El nombre del autor me es conocido, pero no recuerdo qué escribió.I'm familiar with the author's name, but I can't remember what he wrote.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. acquaintance
No lo conozco muy bien, pero es un conocido de la familia.I don't know him very well, but he's a family acquaintance.
reconocido(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (renowned)
a. recognized (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mario Vargas Llosa es un reconocido novelista.Mario Vargas Llosa is a recognized novelist.
b. recognised (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El curso que voy a tomar está reconocido internacionalmente.The course I'll be taking is internationally recognised.
c. acknowledged
Mi hermana es una reconocida experta en economía.My sister is an acknowledged expert on economics.
d. well-known
Un pediatra reconocido desaconsejó la operación.A well-known pediatrician advised against the operation.
2. (thankful)
a. grateful
Estoy muy reconocida con el profesor que me ayudó.I am very grateful to the teacher who helped me.
