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to know
01
saber
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
Ejemplos
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
¿Sabes dónde está la gasolinera más cercana?
He knows that he made a mistake and apologizes for it.
Él sabe que cometió un error y se disculpa por ello.
1.1
saber
to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
Ejemplos
He knew deep down that he would regret it if he did n't take the job offer.
Él sabía en el fondo que lo lamentaría si no aceptaba la oferta de trabajo.
I do n't know if I'm ready to commit to a long-term relationship.
No sé si estoy listo para comprometerme en una relación a largo plazo.
02
conocer
to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Ejemplos
I know the owner of the restaurant, he's a friend of mine.
Conozco al dueño del restaurante, es un amigo mío.
She knows the city like the back of her hand, having lived there for years.
Ella conoce la ciudad como la palma de su mano, habiendo vivido allí durante años.
2.1
saber
to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
Ejemplos
Do they know how to fix a flat tire?
¿Saben cómo arreglar una llanta pinchada?
Do you know how to swim?
¿Sabes nadar?
2.2
conocer
to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
Ejemplos
He knows the pain of loss after his grandmother passed away last year.
Él conoce el dolor de la pérdida después de que su abuela falleciera el año pasado.
I 've never known her to be late before, she's always very punctual.
Nunca la he conocido por llegar tarde antes, siempre es muy puntual.
2.3
conocer
to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Ejemplos
He's known as a charismatic and inspiring speaker who always leaves a lasting impression.
Es conocido como un orador carismático e inspirador que siempre deja una impresión duradera.
She has become well known as a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.
Ella se ha vuelto bien conocida como una empresaria exitosa en la industria tecnológica.
2.4
reconocer
to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Ejemplos
She knows her sister's handwriting from anyone else's.
Ella reconoce la letra de su hermana entre todas.
The teacher knows each student by their handwriting.
El profesor conoce a cada estudiante por su letra.
2.5
conocer
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
Ejemplos
I could n't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.
No podía ver su rostro en la oscuridad, pero sabía que era mi hermana por su risa.
I know that book anywhere - it's my favorite.
Reconozco ese libro en cualquier parte - es mi favorito.
2.6
conocer
to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Ejemplos
John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name ' Jimi' Hendrix.
John Allen Hendrix era más conocido por su nombre artístico 'Jimi' Hendrix.
The band was previously known as ' The Quarrymen' before they changed their name to ' The Beatles'.
La banda era anteriormente conocida como 'The Quarrymen' antes de cambiar su nombre a 'The Beatles'.
03
conocer a
to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
Ejemplos
Tom knew Susan in the shower.
Tom conocía a Susan en la ducha.
Bill knew Sarah on the kitchen table.
Bill conocía a Sarah en la mesa de la cocina.
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