conocer a alguien

to meet somebody

to know somebody

conocer a alguien(koh-noh-sehr ah ahl-gyehn)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to see somebody for the first time)

a. to meet somebody

Conocí a alguien ayer en una cafetería, y hoy vamos a salir.

I met somebody yesterday at a coffee shop, and today we're going out.

2. (to be acquainted with somebody)

a. to know somebody

Conozco a alguien que puede ayudarnos.

I know somebody who can help us.

3. (to become familiar with somebody)

a. to get to know somebody

Conocer a alguien requiere de tiempo y paciencia.

Getting to know somebody takes time and patience.