Portuguese · Common Verbs
Conhecer
[/koɲeˈseʁ/]
To know (a person/place)
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Definition
To be familiar with a person or place through experience or introduction.
Ter familiaridade com uma pessoa ou lugar.
Example
Você conhece o Rio de Janeiro?
Do you know Rio de Janeiro?
Etymology
'Conhecer' derives from the Latin 'cognoscere', meaning 'to get to know or to recognize'. Its meaning has been preserved through linguistic history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Conhecer' is used informally and formally and is common in both spoken and written Portuguese across various regions.