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Juan _______ dónde está MarÃa.
Juan _______ dónde está MarÃa.
sabe
MarÃa _______ conducir.
MarÃa _______ conducir.
sabe
Ella no _______ la letra de esa canción.
Ella no _______ la letra de esa canción.
sabe
What does 'saber' mean?
What does 'saber' mean?
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What does 'conocer' mean?
What does 'conocer' mean?
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Yo no _________ a MarÃa.
Yo no _________ a MarÃa.
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Juan _________ la literatura española.
Juan _________ la literatura española.
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Study Notes
Saber vs. Conocer
- Saber is used to indicate knowledge of facts or information, such as knowing where someone is.
- Saber can also express knowledge of a skill or how to perform an action, typically followed by an infinitive (e.g., "know how to drive").
- To say you have memorized something (e.g., song lyrics), use saber.
- Saber encompasses knowing facts, being knowledgeable about something completely, and understanding how to do something.
Conocer
- Conocer means to be acquainted or familiar with a person, place, or thing.
- It is employed when discussing familiarity with individuals or locations (e.g., knowing a person like MarÃa).
- To convey familiarity with a literary genre or style, one might use conocer (e.g., being familiar with Spanish literature).
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