The Difference Between Saber and Conocer ‘To Know’

Saber vs. conocer saber sé sabes sabe sabemos sabéis saben its conjugation The verb saber is irregular in its yo form.

SABER Indicates to know: 1.factual information (information) ie...Yo sé el número de teléfono. 2.if you see a question word in the sentence (seeking information) ie…Ella sabe que los chicos son de Uruguay. 3.to know how to do something (activity) ie...Paco sabe jugar al fútbol. *Saber + infinitive = to know how ‘to do something’ Just in case you forgot… An infinitive is an unconjugated verb. It’s an action word that ends with –ar, -er or –ir. Just in case you forgot… An infinitive is an unconjugated verb. It’s an action word that ends with –ar, -er or –ir.

Yo sé esquiar. ¿Sabes cocinar? Los niños no saben nadar. Saber + infinitive* = to know how (to do something) * Conocer is never followed by an infinitive.

conozco conoces conoce conocemos conocéis conocen The verb conocer is irregular in its yo form. Saber vs. conocer conocer its conjugation

CONOCER ** when one refers to being familiar with people, places or things. ** Clearing up any confusion!... to be familiar with or to be acquainted with

** when using conocer when expressing being familiar with people, you must use the personal a **

Práctica 1.You know the city very well. 2.I don’t know how to dance. 3.We are familiar with Spain. 4.He knows how to do gymnastics. 5.Do you all know my friend Ana? 6.I don’t know his phone number. 7.They know the area better than we do. 8.My aunt knows the president. SABER CONOCER