SaberSaber means "to know", and is used when saying that someone knows facts or information. It is used for things that are exact information.
Saber is used for: 1: facts/information 2: to know how to 3: to know that |
ConocerConocer also means "to know", but is used when the person knows different things.
Conocer is used for: 1: to know a person 2: to know a place 3: to be familiar with |
Spanish verbs like Saber and Conocer need to be conjugated to be used properly. A conjugation is a change in a verb that fits the identity of the person being given the action.
Examples:
Yo sé nadar. (I know how to swim) Él sabe que Carlos es cómico. (I know that Carlos is funny) Nosotros sabemos dónde el centro está. (I know where downtown is) Ellos saben que él es alto. (They know that he is tall) |
Examples:
Yo conozco Pablo. (I know Pablo) Tú conoces Mexico D.F. bueno. (You know Mexico City well) Vosotros sabéis basquetból. (Y'all know Basketball) Nosotros sabemos Hernandez. (We know Hernandez) Él sabe fútbol. (He knows soccer.) |