spa1118Saber Conocer

Jorge Trujillo

20 Oct 202207:29

Summary

TLDRThis presentation clarifies the two ways to express 'to know' in Spanish, which can be confusing. Page 146 of the textbook offers insights into using 'conocer' for familiarity with people, places, or things, and 'saber' for knowing facts or information. Examples illustrate the use of 'conocer' with direct objects like 'I know your brother' and 'saber' with indirect information like 'They know what restaurants have the best food.' The presentation aims to simplify understanding when to use each verb form.

Takeaways

📚 Page 146 of the textbook contains all the necessary information on how to use 'to know' in Spanish.
🗣️ There are two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish: 'conocer' and 'saber'.
👥 'Conocer' is used to express familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, and things.
📜 'Saber' is used to express knowledge of facts, information, or how to do something.
🍽️ Example of 'conocer': 'They know the best restaurants' implies familiarity with the restaurants.
📍 Example of 'saber': 'They know what restaurants have the best food' indicates knowledge of a fact.
🏡 Another example of 'saber': 'I know where your brother lives' shows knowledge of a location, not familiarity with the person or place.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 'Conocer' is used when talking about knowing a place or being acquainted with someone.
⏰ 'Saber' is used when discussing the time something happens or a piece of information related to an event or place.
🤷‍♂️ The use of 'no sé' (I don't know) with 'dónde' (where) indicates a lack of information, not acquaintance.

Q & A

How many ways are there to say 'to know' in Spanish according to the presentation?
-There are two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish.
What is the first way to say 'to know' in Spanish used for?
-The first way to say 'to know' is used to express being familiar or acquainted with people, places, and things.
Can you provide an example of using the first way to say 'to know' in Spanish?
-An example is 'They know the best restaurants' or 'I know your brother'.
What is the second way to say 'to know' in Spanish used for?
-The second way is used to express knowing facts, pieces of information, or how to do something.
What is the difference between the two ways of saying 'to know' in Spanish?
-The first way is used for familiarity, while the second is for conveying information or knowledge about something.
How do you know when to use each of the two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish?
-You use the first way when talking about acquaintance with people or places, and the second way when discussing facts or information.
What is the conjugation of the first way to say 'to know' in Spanish for 'I know', 'You know', and 'They know'?
-The conjugation is 'Yo conozco' for 'I know', 'Tú conoces' for 'You know', and 'Ellos conocen' for 'They know'.
What is the conjugation of the second way to say 'to know' in Spanish for 'I know', 'You know', and 'They know'?
-The conjugation is 'Yo sé' for 'I know', 'Tú sabes' for 'You know', and 'Ellos saben' for 'They know'.
What is the significance of the word 'what' in the context of the second way to say 'to know' in Spanish?
-The word 'what' indicates that the sentence is expressing a piece of information, which means the second way of saying 'to know' should be used.
Can you give an example of a sentence using the second way to say 'to know' in Spanish that includes the word 'where'?
-An example is 'I know where your brother lives', which uses 'where' to indicate a piece of information about the brother's location.
What page of the textbook contains all the information needed to understand the two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish?
-Page 146 of the textbook contains all the necessary information.

Outlines

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📖 Overview of Two Ways to Say 'To Know' in Spanish

This paragraph introduces the two different ways to say 'to know' in Spanish and addresses how it can be confusing. The speaker points out that page 146 of the textbook contains all necessary information on this topic. The first verb conjugation discussed is a form used to express knowing people, places, or things. The presentation will go on to explain when to use each form.

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🧠 Knowing People, Places, and Things

This section explains that one way to say 'to know' is used when expressing familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, or things. For example, 'They know the best restaurants' and 'I know your brother' use this form of the verb. The structure of these sentences requires a direct object, representing what or who is known. The focus is on familiarity, not factual knowledge.

💡 Knowing Facts or Information

The paragraph shifts to the second form of 'to know,' which is used when expressing knowledge of facts or information. The example provided, 'They know what restaurants have the best food,' highlights the use of 'what,' indicating that this is about information rather than direct familiarity. Similarly, 'I know where your brother lives' focuses on 'where,' reinforcing that this is a piece of information. The key words 'what' and 'where' help signal when to use this form.

🌍 Applying the Two Forms: Knowing Places vs. Facts

Here, examples further clarify the difference between the two forms of 'to know.' For instance, 'They know the park' uses the first form to express familiarity with a place, while 'They know what time the park opens' uses the second form, since it's conveying factual information. Similarly, 'I don’t know the engineer' uses the first form for familiarity with a person, while 'I don’t know where the engineer lives' uses the second form for knowing a fact.

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Keywords

💡Conjugation

Conjugation refers to the alteration of a verb's form to express different tenses, moods, voices, or aspects. In the context of the video, conjugation is essential for understanding how to say 'to know' in Spanish. The video explains that 'to know' can be conjugated in two different ways in Spanish, which is crucial for learners to grasp the nuances of the language.

💡Direct Object

A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. The video uses the concept of direct objects to illustrate how the first way of saying 'to know' in Spanish is used when being familiar with people, places, or things. For example, 'I know your brother' uses 'brother' as the direct object, indicating familiarity.

💡Familiarity

Familiarity denotes the state of being well acquainted with someone or something. In the video, it is one of the key reasons to use the first conjugation of 'to know' in Spanish. The script gives examples like 'they know the best restaurants' and 'I know your brother,' where the speaker is indicating a personal connection or knowledge of the subject.

💡Information

Information in this context refers to facts or data that one knows or has learned. The video distinguishes between using the first and second ways of saying 'to know' in Spanish based on whether the sentence is expressing familiarity or conveying information. For instance, 'they know what restaurants have the best food' is about information, not familiarity, thus requiring the second conjugation.

💡Conocer

Conocer is the Spanish verb that means 'to know' and is used in the context of being familiar with people, places, or things. The video explains that 'conocer' is the first way to say 'to know' in Spanish, and it is used when referring to direct acquaintance or familiarity, as seen in examples like 'conocen el parque' (they know the park).

💡Saber

Saber is another Spanish verb that translates to 'to know' but is used to express knowledge about facts or information. The video script contrasts 'saber' with 'conocer', highlighting that 'saber' is used when the sentence is about information, such as 'saben qué restaurantes tienen la mejor comida' (they know which restaurants have the best food).

💡Textbook Reference

The video script mentions page 146 of the textbook as a source of information for the conjugation of 'to know' in Spanish. This reference serves as a guide for learners to look up detailed explanations and examples, reinforcing the importance of educational materials in language learning.

💡Examples

Examples are used throughout the video script to illustrate the correct usage of the two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish. They provide practical scenarios that help learners understand and differentiate between 'conocer' and 'saber'. For example, 'I know where your brother lives' uses 'saber' because it's about a piece of information, not familiarity.

💡Key Words

Key words such as 'what' and 'where' are highlighted in the video as indicators of the type of knowledge being expressed. These words help determine whether to use 'conocer' or 'saber'. For instance, 'I know where your brother lives' uses 'where', signaling the need for 'saber' to express the knowledge of a fact.

💡Context

Context is crucial in language learning, especially when differentiating between similar verbs like 'conocer' and 'saber'. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the context in which 'to know' is used to choose the correct verb form. The script provides various contexts, such as knowing a person versus knowing a fact about a person.

Highlights

Two ways to say 'to know' in Spanish can be confusing but are explained on page 146 of the textbook.

Conjugation of 'to know' in Spanish: 'yo sé', 'tú sabes', 'él sabe', 'ella sabe', 'nosotros sabemos', 'vosotros sabéis', 'ellos saben'.

The first way to say 'to know' is used to express familiarity with people, places, and things.

Examples of the first way: 'They know the best restaurants', 'I know your brother'.

The second way to say 'to know' is used to express knowing facts or how to do something.

Examples of the second way: 'They know what restaurants have the best food', 'I know where your brother lives'.

The use of 'what' and 'where' as key words indicates the need to use the second way to say 'to know'.

Sentences expressing a place or time use the first way to say 'to know'.

Sentences expressing information about a place or person use the second way to say 'to know'.

The presentation clarifies when to use each way to say 'to know' in Spanish.

The textbook provides all the necessary information to understand the use of 'to know' in Spanish.

Understanding the context of 'to know' is crucial for correct usage in Spanish.

The presentation is a guide to help with the conjugation and usage of 'to know' in Spanish.

The information from page 146 simplifies the process of learning 'to know' in Spanish.

The presentation aims to make the learning of 'to know' in Spanish easier for students.

The distinction between the two ways to say 'to know' is based on the context of familiarity versus information.

The presentation provides practical examples to illustrate the use of 'to know' in different contexts.