1. Saber y Conocer What do you know?

2.  I know how to write.  I know my neighbor.  I know Chinese history.  I know Arabic.  I met the president of Guatemala.  I found out that I won the lottery.  I know where to get a good cup of coffee.  I know salsa music.  I know how to dance salsa.

3. ¿Sabes o Conoces?  Ask yourself…  Do I know a person?  Am I familiar with a place or event?  Do I know a fact?  Do I know how to do something?  Did I meet someone?  Did I find out about something?

4. Saber  Knowing facts (information)  Knowing how to do something  Yo sé escribir. I know how to write.  ¿Sabes (tú) donde se ubica la biblioteca? Do you know where the library is? Do you know where the library is?  Él sabe la historia de China. He knows Chinese history.  Nosotros sabemos árabe. We know Arabic.  Ayer, ellas supieron que ganaron la lotería. Yesterday, they found out that they won the lottery. Yesterday, they found out that they won the lottery.

5. Conocer  Familiarity with a person, place, or thing  Meeting someone for the first time  Yo conozco a mi vecina. I know my neighbor.  ¿Conoces (tú) esta música? Are you familiar with this mustic?  Ella conoce Guatemala. She familiar with Guatemala  Nosotros nos conocemos bien. We know each other well.  Ellas conocieron al presidente de Bolivia. They met the president of Bolivia. They met the president of Bolivia.