Saber o Conocer

Question

Saber and conocer both mean to know, but in different contexts. Choose whether you would use the verb saber or conocer to talk about each of the following.
1. mi número de teléfono *
1 point
saber
conocer
2. la madre de Carlos *
1 point
saber
conocer
3. usar la computadora *
1 point
saber
conocer
4. hablar francés *
1 point
saber
conocer
5. la ciudad de Atlanta *
1 point
saber
conocer

Answer 1

Here’s how you would choose between saber and conocer for each of the items listed:

1. mi número de teléfono *
   saber
   (because it refers to knowing a specific piece of information)

2. la madre de Carlos *
   conocer
   (because it refers to being familiar with a person)

3. usar la computadora *
   saber
   (because it refers to knowing how to do something)

4. hablar francés *
   saber
   (because it refers to knowing how to speak a language)

5. la ciudad de Atlanta *
   conocer
   (because it refers to being familiar with a place)