Saber vs Conocer

Spanish has two verbs that mean “to know”:saberandconocer. They are used for different types of knowledge.

When to Use Saber

saberis used for knowingfacts, information, or how to do something.

When to Use Conocer

conoceris used for knowingpeople, places, or being familiar with something.

Key Differences

Examples

Summary

  • Usesaberforknowing factsandhow to do things.
  • Useconocerforknowing peopleandbeing familiar with places or things.
This will help you choose the right verb in different situations.

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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025