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saber vs conocer

Sentence

Both translate as 'to know'. Saber for facts, information, and learned skills (knowing how). Conocer for being acquainted with people, places, or works.

Examples

___ que es tarde.
Knowing a fact → saber
___ a María.
Conozco
Acquainted with a person → conocer
___ tocar el piano.
Skill → saber

Words in this rule

WordEnglish
saberknow
conocerknow

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