How to Use Saber and Conocer Flashcards

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means “to know people and places,” or better yet, “to be acquainted with.” For example:

I know Michael Phelps.

She knows the city of Denver well.

We’re not familiar with this neighborhood.

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conocer

Yo conozco a Michael Phelps.

Ella conoce muy bien la ciudad de Denver.

No conocemos este barrio.

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means “to know facts and information.” Consider the following examples:

I know how many medals Michaels Phelps won.

She knows the history of Denver.

We don’t know where the house is.

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saber

Yo sé cuantas medallas ganó Michael Phelps.

Ella sabe la historia de Denver.

No sabemos donde está la casa.

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means “to know how” when followed by an infinitive.

I know how to swim.

She knows how to research.

They know how to get to his house.

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saber

Notice there is no need to include the word como:

Yo sé nadar.

Ella sabe investigar.

Saben ir a su casa.

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means “to meet” in the Preterite.

I met the new student yesterday.

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conocer

Yo conocí a la nueva estudiante ayer.

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means “to find out” in the Preterite.

I found out that she’s from Argentina.

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saber

Yo supe que es de Argentina.

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