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What does 'Saber' mean?
to know facts, info, how to do something
What does 'Conocer' mean?
to be familiar with someone or something; to meet someone
What is the first-person singular form of 'Saber'?
sé
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What is the first-person singular form of 'Conocer'?
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What is the first-person plural form of 'Conocer'?
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What is the third-person plural form of 'Conocer'?
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When talking about people with 'Conocer', what additional word is added?
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What Spanish word can 'Saber' follow?
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(Tú) _________ a qué hora empieza la película?
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(Tú) _________ Nueva York?
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(Tú) _________ la canción 'Canscabeles'?
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(Yo) _________ a la profesora de arte?
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(Tú) _________ la fecha de hoy?
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(Ud) _____________ la hora?
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El ________________ mucho de la historia.
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(Tú) ______________ esquiar?
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_______________ ustedes bailar el tango?
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Yo _____________ que hay un examen?
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(vosotros) ____________ si nieva afuera?
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If you have 'si' which means 'if', (vosotros) _________ si nieva afuera?
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Study Notes
Saber vs. Conocer
- Saber: To know facts, information, or how to do something.
- Conocer: To be familiar with someone or something; can also mean to meet someone.
Conjugation of Saber
- Yo: sé (with accent on e)
- Tú: sabes
- Usted: sabe
- Él/Ella: sabe
- Nosotros: sabemos
- Vosotros: sabéis (with accent on e)
- Ustedes: saben
- Ellos/Ellas: saben
Conjugation of Conocer
- Yo: conozco
- Tú: conoces
- Usted: conoce
- Él/Ella: conoce
- Nosotros: conocemos
- Vosotros: conocéis
- Ustedes: conocen
- Ellos/Ellas: conocen
Usage Notes
- When using conocer with people, add the preposition a (e.g., "Conoces a Maria?").
- Saber can follow the word que to introduce facts or information (e.g., "Sé que hay un examen").
- Familiarity with places, songs, or materials is expressed using conocer.
Example Sentences
- "¿(Tú) _______ a qué hora empieza la película?" - Sabes
- "¿(Tú) ________ Nueva York?" - Conoces
- "¿(Tú) ________ la canción 'Cascabeles'?" - Conoces
- "¿(Yo)__________ a la profesora de arte?" - Conozco
- "¿(Tú) ________ la fecha de hoy?" - Sabes
Additional Conjugation Examples
- "(Ud)_____________ la hora?" - Sé
- "El _________________ mucho de la historia." - Sabe
- "(Tú)______________ esquiar?" - Sabes
- "_______________ ustedes bailar el tango?" - Saben
- "Yo______________ que hay un examen?" - Sé
- "(vosotros) ___________ si nieva afuera?" - Sabéis
Conditional Use
- If the clause starts with si (if), still use the form of saber associated with the subject.
- Example: "(vosotros) _________ si nieva afuera?" - Sabéis
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This quiz focuses on the Spanish verbs 'saber' and 'conocer', detailing their meanings and uses. It includes definitions, conjugations, and examples to help learners distinguish between the two concepts. Ideal for beginners and intermediate Spanish students.
