Meaning & usagedifficulty 3
saber vs conocer
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.
→ Sé
Knowing a fact → saber
___ a María.
→ Conozco
Acquainted with a person → conocer
___ tocar el piano.
→ Sé
Skill → saber
Words in this rule
| Word | Part of speech |
|---|---|
| saber | VB |
| conocer | VB |
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