Saber and Conocer in Spanish

These flashcards cover the use and conjugation of the Spanish verbs saber and conocer, including their significance and irregular forms.

saber

To know a fact or piece of information or how to do something.

conocer

To know or be familiar/acquainted with a person, place, or thing.

¿Conoces a Celia Cruz?

Do you know Celia Cruz?

personal a

Used before a direct object when that object is a person or pet, indicating familiarity or acquaintance.

Yo __ (saber) la respuesta a la pregunta.

I know the answer to the question.

Conocer means to __ or be acquainted with someone.

Know.

¿Conoces __ ciudad de Nueva York?

the city of New York?

Parecer

To seem; conjugated like conocer.

Ofrecer

To offer; conjugated like conocer.

Conducir

To drive; has an irregular yo form.

Traducir

To translate; has an irregular yo form.