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to know
01
saber
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de estado
irregular
presente
know
3.ª persona singular
knows
participio presente
knowing
pretérito simple
knew
participio pasado
known
Ejemplos
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
¿Sabes dónde está la gasolinera más cercana?
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 didn't take the job offer.
Él sabía en el fondo que lo lamentaría si no aceptaba la oferta de trabajo.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
2.5
conocer
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
Ejemplos
I couldn'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.
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.
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.
Árbol Léxico
knowable
knower
knowing
know
