Understanding Saber vs. Conocer in Spanish

The video tutorial explains the difference between the Spanish verbs 'saber' and 'conocer', both of which translate to 'to know' in English. It clarifies that 'saber' is used for knowing information or facts, while 'conocer' is used for knowing people or being familiar with places. The video provides examples for each verb's usage, including 'saber' for skills and 'conocer' for meeting people or pets. The tutorial aims to help Spanish learners understand when to use each verb correctly.

Why do Spanish learners often get confused between 'saber' and 'conocer'?

• They both mean 'to know' in English.

• They sound similar.

• They are used in the same contexts.

• They have the same conjugation.

Which verb would you use to express knowing a fact in Spanish?

• Saber

• Hacer

• Conocer

• Tener

What is the correct form of 'saber' for 'I know'?

• Saben

• Sé

• Sabe

• Sabo

Which verb is used when referring to knowing a person in Spanish?

• Saber

• Conocer

• Tener

• Estar

How would you say 'I don't know your friend' in Spanish?

• No conozco a tu amigo

• No estoy tu amigo

• No sé tu amigo

• No tengo tu amigo

What does 'conocer' mean when referring to a place?

• To build a place

• To visit a place

• To know a place

• To own a place

Which verb would you use to express meeting someone for the first time?

• Conocer

• Ver

• Saber

• Hablar

Which verb would you use to express familiarity with a city?

• Conocer

• Saber

• Estar

• Tener

How do you express knowing how to do something in Spanish?

• Using 'conocer' plus an infinitive

• Using 'saber' plus an infinitive

• Using 'hacer' plus an infinitive

• Using 'tener' plus an infinitive

What is the Spanish phrase for 'I don't know how to drive'?

• No hago manejar

• No tengo manejar

• No conozco manejar

• No sé manejar