 Both saber and conocer mean “to know” but they have different uses. (like ser and estar)  Both verbs are irregular in the yo form but are regular in.

Presentación del tema: " Both saber and conocer mean “to know” but they have different uses. (like ser and estar)  Both verbs are irregular in the yo form but are regular in."— Transcripción de la presentación:

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2  Both saber and conocer mean “to know” but they have different uses. (like ser and estar)  Both verbs are irregular in the yo form but are regular in all other forms INFINITIVESABERCONOCER Yoséconozco Túsabesconoces Él, Ella, Ustedsabeconoce Nosotrossabemosconocemos Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes sabenconocen

3  We use the verb saber when we know a fact/detail or when we have information about something.  It also means how to do something.  Ejemplos:  Yo sé el nombre de mi equipo favorito.  I know the name of my favorite team.  No sabemos a qué hora el partido empieza.  We do not know what time the game begins.  Ella sabe jugar al voleibol.  She knows how to play volleyball.

4  To express knowledge or ignorace of a skill, or how to do something use saber + the infinitive  María sabe conducir.  Maria knows how to drive.  No sé nadar muy bien.  I don’t know how to swim very well.  To say that you know something by heart use saber.  Andrea sabe los verbos irregulares.  Andrea knows the irregular verbs (by heart).  Ella no sabe la letra de esa canción.  She doesn’t know the words to that song.

5  We use conocer when we know a person place or thing.  It is also used to talk about complex or abstract concepts as opposed to simple facts.  Yo conozco a su hermana Esperanza.  I know her sister Esperanza.  Nosotros conocemos muy bien la literatura española.  We are familiar with Spanish literature.  We can also use conocer to talk about meeting someone for the first time.  Ellos quieren conocer a los jugadores.  They want to meet the players.

6  Conocer is used when you are or are not acquainted with a person place or thing.  Yo no conozco a María.  I don’t know (am not acquainted with María.  Alberto y Alfredo conocen a Madrid.  Alberto and Alfredo know (are acquainted with) Madird.

7  Saber – to know a fact, to know something thoroughly, to know how to do something.  Conocer - to be acquainted with a person place or thing