The verb "conocer" in Spanish means "to know" in the sense of being acquainted with or familiar with someone, something, or a place. It is used to express knowledge gained through personal experience or encounters.
Example sentence in Spanish: Conozco a mi vecino desde hace muchos años. (I know my neighbor for many years.)
On the other hand, the verb "saber" means "to know" in the sense of possessing information or knowledge about a fact, a skill, or a piece of information. It is used to express knowledge gained through learning or study.
Example sentence in Spanish: Sé hablar inglés. (I know how to speak English.)
Describe in English the difference between the Spanish verbs “conocer” and “saber.” Use each verb in a sentence in Spanish.
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