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1. In English, describe the difference uses of the Spanish verbs "conocer" and "saber." (4 points)
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1) Conocer = to be familiar with or to know people/places/things. Use with nouns (and use the personal "a" for people). Example: Conozco a María. Conozco Madrid.
2) Saber = to know facts or information. Use with clauses or facts. Example: Sé la respuesta. Sé que viene mañana.
3) Saber = to know how to do something (skill). Form: saber + infinitive. Example: Sé nadar. Conocer is not normally used for skills.
4) Different meanings in the preterite: conocer = "met" (Conocí a Juan ayer = I met Juan yesterday); saber = "found out" (Supe la verdad = I found out the truth).
2) Saber = to know facts or information. Use with clauses or facts. Example: Sé la respuesta. Sé que viene mañana.
3) Saber = to know how to do something (skill). Form: saber + infinitive. Example: Sé nadar. Conocer is not normally used for skills.
4) Different meanings in the preterite: conocer = "met" (Conocí a Juan ayer = I met Juan yesterday); saber = "found out" (Supe la verdad = I found out the truth).
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