The Difference Between Saber and Conocer To Know

The Difference Between Saber and Conocer ‘To Know’

Saber vs. conocer saber its conjugation sé sabes sabe The verb saber is irregular in its yo form. sabemos sabéis saben

Indicates to know: SABER 1. factual information (information) ie. . . Yo sé el número de teléfono. 2. if you see a question word in the sentence (seeking information) ie…Ella sabe que los chicos son de Uruguay. 3. to know how to do something (activity) ie. . . Paco sabe jugar al fútbol. *Saber + infinitive = to know how ‘to do something’ Just in case you forgot… An infinitive is an unconjugated verb. It’s an action word that ends with –ar, -er or –ir.

Saber + infinitive* = to know how (to do something) Yo sé esquiar. ¿Sabes cocinar? Los niños no saben nadar. *Conocer is never followed by an infinitive.

Saber vs. conocer its conjugation conozco conoces conoce The verb conocer is irregular in its yo form. conocemos conocéis conocen

CONOCER ** when one refers to being familiar with people, places or things. ** Clearing up any confusion!. . . to be familiar with or to be acquainted with

** when using conocer when expressing being familiar with people, you must use the personal a **

Práctica 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. You know the city very well. CONOCER I don’t know how to dance. SABER We are familiar with Spain. CONOCER He knows how to do gymnastics. SABER Do you all know my friend Ana? CONOCER SABER I don’t know his phone number. They know the area better than we do. CONOCER My aunt knows the president. CONOCER