Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Spanish equivalents of TO KNOW


Saber
> - to know

Saber + (infinitive) = to know how, can (perform a skill)

Saber(se) (de memoria) = to know very well, to know by heart

PRETERITE of Saber = learned or found out

Saber = to taste
Saber a + (name of food) = to take of (like)

Saber a gloria - common expression of indicating that something is very good (wonderful for ex.)
Saber a rayos - common expression of indicating that something is very mal (awful for ex.)

Conocer = to be acquainted with or familiar with

Reconocer = to recognize

PRETERITE of conocer = met (someone), was/were introduced to