Reconocer
Example: Puedo reconocer a mis amigos en la escuela fácilmente.
Definition
"Reconocer" means to identify or acknowledge someone or something as familiar, true, or valid. It involves perceiving and accepting the presence or existence of a person, fact, or situation, such as recognizing friends easily at school.
Etymology
The word "reconocer" comes from the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know.' Did you know? It literally suggests 'to know again,' reflecting the action of identifying something or someone once more.
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"Reconocer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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