VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

conocer(se)

to know (each other)

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use conocer(se) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see conocer(se) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta conocer(se) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to know (each other) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes conocer(se) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who know (each other) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does conocer(se) mean in Spanish?
to know (each other) (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use conocer(se) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is conocer(se) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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