Saber vs Conocer Explained

Front

Saber

Back

To know facts or information

Front

Conocer

Back

To be familiar with people or places

Front

Yo sé

Back

I know (a fact)

Front

Yo conozco

Back

I know (a person/place)

Front

Saber + infinitive

Back

To know how to do something

Front

Conocer + a

Back

To meet someone

Front

¿Sabes la respuesta?

Back

Do you know the answer?

Front

Conozco a María

Back

I know María

Front

Él sabe nadar

Back

He knows how to swim

Front

Conocemos la ciudad

Back

We are familiar with the city