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Conocer vs Saber: Two Ways to Know

conocer vs saber

0:47 min video · 3 sentences · 3 key words

Transcript with English

Hide the English to test yourself.
  1. Conozco a tu hermana.I know your sister.
  2. Sé cocinar paella.I know how to cook paella.
  3. No sé dónde vive.I don't know where he lives.

About this lesson

Three short scenes show that conocer is for knowing people and places, while saber is for skills and facts.

How to practise

  1. Before each example plays, pick the word that fits and say your answer out loud.
  2. Read the difference card, then repeat every example in the Te toca · Your turn pause.
  3. At the end, check the common mistake so you never make it again.

The difference: conocer vs saber

  • conocer to know a person or place. Being familiar with people, places or things.
  • saber to know a fact or skill. Facts, information and how to do something.

Common mistake: Conozco cocinar. ✗ · Sé cocinar. ✓ (Knowing how to do something is a skill, so it takes saber.)

Which one fits?

Say the missing word out loud first, then open the answer.

  1. ＿＿ a tu hermana.

    Conozco / Sé · Being familiar with a person

    Show the answer

    Conozco a tu hermana.

    I know your sister.

Key words

SpanishEnglishLevel
conocerto know a person or place
saberto know a fact or skill
cocinarto cook

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