Saber vs Conocer in Spanish: understand the difference in 4 minutes

Learn the difference between "saber" and "conocer". They both mean "to know" in English — as in, "I know her" or "Yes, I know." But in Spanish, they're used in different situations.

This is Episode 1 of Spanish in 5 Minutes or Less, where I explain a word, concept, or expression in Spanish that will help you speak more naturally.

The best way to learn the difference between the two isn't by memorizing. It's by building an intuitive sense of the two words, just like kids do. That's exactly what you'll do in this quick Spanish lesson: I give you "saber" and "conocer" in context, and you try to work out why you use one versus the other.

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[scottydigital]

Conozco Chicago, Estados Unidos ... sé jugar baloncesto ... great video!

[davidholm]

I've been struggling with this for so long and have not heard an explanation like this before. Thank you!

[workandtravelblog]

I have been learning Spanish for the past 6 months because I’m country hopping around South America and I love using what I am calling the “baby method”. I feel like it’s so much quicker than reading grammar rules and this video just reinforced my belief because after 4 minutes of listening to him explain the difference between saber versus conocer based off how a child would learn feel confident I can apply this technique without needing to know the in depth gramma rules behind it. Thanks for making this video! I subscribed and will continue to come back to watch more when I need a little extra help with my Spanish grammar.

[edzdxvw]

Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏 I've been struggling with this days😅

[deanhowell]

You should do more videos, short and straight to the point.

[ryankane]

I think I've been stuck in the box of thinking that conocer is mostly for people or places (like your Conozco a Juan example). Think I picked that up from high school Spanish and never evolved it.

The difference between "Se tocar la guitarra" and "Conozco la canción" helps me understand how to use these verbs a bit more fluently

[julianmeza]

This vid literally made me go out loud

[soniakane]

Thanks, Connor, this was helpful! I happen to have just finished a lesson on this in Rocket Spanish, but your 5 minute video put it in a more memorable nugget for me. Ahora sé usar saber o conocer!

[danielmayer]

appreciate you
1 Juan está en muy buena forma. Él sabe levantar pesas.
2 ¿Conocen al nuevo vecino?

[ktakyu]

Thank you I found this video very helpful and loved all examples! Here are what i came up with.
Conozco muchas cosas pero no sé cómo entrenar a otros.

[jessm]

I just heard in a different video for Spanish speakers explaining the difference between “meet” and “know” an example “conoces las reglas” or, “you know the rules.” I’m assuming this is another manner in which conocer can be used?

[poppproductions]

1. Se nadar porque es importante.
2. Yo conozco a mi mama.

[MuhaAna-eofj]

"Conozco esta pelicula"y "SE ESTA pelicula "que significa entre ambos????

[franceshall]

sabes que me gusta esta video
conoces a me lol

[mb]

¿Sabes jugar al ajedrez? ¿Conoces el ajedrez?