Saber y conocer “to know”
Saber – to know sé sabes sabéis sabe saben sabemos Note that the “yo” form is irregular. The rest of the forms are regular.
Saber – to know 1.) facts 2.) information 3.) how to do something *When knowing how to do something, SABER is followed by an infinitve
Pause for Practice Actividades I y II
Conocer – to know conozco conoces conocéis conoce conocen conocemos Note that the “yo” form is irregular. The rest of the forms are regular.
Conocer – to know 1.) be familiar with a place 2.) be familiar with a thing 3.) a person *CONOCER is followed by a personal “A” when the direct object is a person or a pet.
Conocer + “a” + persona When conocer is followed by a person, you need to include the “personal a” after conocer. Los estudiantes conocen a la Señora Van Voris.
Pause for Practice Actividades III, IV, V, VI y VII
SABER and CONOCER will change their basic meaning when conjugated in the preterite versus the imperfect.
Preterite – found out, learned SABER – To know Preterite – found out, learned Sí, supe ayer que empezó tarde. Yes, I found out that it began late. Imperfect – knew ¿Sabías que el concierto empezó tarde? Did you know that the concert began late?
CONOCER – To know Preterite – met (somebody) for the first time Luis la conoció el año pasado. Luis met her last year. Imperfect – knew (somebody) Pedro conocía muy bien a esa actriz. Pedro knew that actress very well.
Pause for Practice Actividad VIII