SABER · Skill
When you know how to do something, use saber.
Sé hablar español. — I know how to speak Spanish.
SABER · Fact
Saber means knowing a fact or piece of information.
Ella sabe la respuesta. — She knows the answer.
SABER · Question
Before question words like dónde or qué, use saber.
¿Sabes dónde está el banco? — Do you know where the bank is?
SABER · Que-clause
Use saber with que when you know that something is true.
Sé que tienes razón. — I know that you're right.
SABER · No sé
No sé — I don't know — is the go-to phrase for missing information.
No sé qué hora es. — I don't know what time it is.
CONOCER · Person
When you're acquainted with a person, use conocer.
Conozco a María. — I know María.
CONOCER · Place
Use conocer for knowing a place through direct experience.
¿Conoces Madrid? — Have you been to Madrid?
CONOCER · Familiar
Conocer means being familiar with something.
No conozco esa película. — I'm not familiar with that film.
CONOCER · Meet
Conocer also means to meet someone for the first time.
Quiero conocer a tu familia. — I want to meet your family.
CONOCER · Experience
When familiarity comes from lived experience, use conocer.
Conocemos bien el barrio. — We know the neighbourhood well.
