conocer present tense conjugation
Conocer (to know (be familiar with)) in the present tense: conozco, conoces, conoce, conocemos, conocéis, conocen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: conoco |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Conocer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give conoco.
Conocer in a sentence
- Conozco a tu hermana.I know your sister.
- Conocí a Juan el año pasado.I met Juan last year.
Irregular yo form: conozco; in preterite means 'met' for people.
FAQ
What is the present tense of conocer?
Conocer in the Spanish present tense: yo conozco, tú conoces, él/ella/usted conoce, nosotros conocemos, vosotros conocéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes conocen.
Is conocer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo conozco (regular would be conoco).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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