Episode 86: Saber vs. Conocer

Let's talk about the differences between the popular verbs, saber and conocer. They both translate into English as "to know", but be careful! Just like estar and ser are not the same (you can check out Episodes 77, 78, and 79 for more information on that!), saber and conocer also have very different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. Hopefully today's episode will help you navigate when to use which one correctly! Plus, we'll finish up our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic with three fun and interesting traditions! Let's begin!

Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
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Episode Content 

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• Related Episodes: 
• Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1
• Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2 
• Episode 79: Ser vs. Estar, Part 3
• Episode 2: The Importance of Accent Marks
• Spanish Answers Episode 2 The Importance of Accent Marks - YouTube
• Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music 
• "Mastering Saber and Conocer: Our Guide to Using Them Correctly" by VamoSpanish.com on March 20, 2023
• "Saber vs Conocer - How to Get to Know These Useful Spanish Verbs" by Real Fast Spanish
• "How to Use Saber vs Conocer: Chart, Examples & Common Uses" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me In Spanish, last updated April 2, 2023
• ""Saber" vs. "Conocer"" from SpanishDictionary.com 
• From the Real Academia Española: 
  • "Conocer"
  • "Saber"
• From LatinDictionary.io: 
  • "Cognoscere"
  • "Sapere"
• "Sapere aude." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Accessed 12 Jul. 2023.
• "Essays and Treatises on Moral, Political, and various Philosophical Subjects : Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804" uploaded to Internet Archive (start on page 8) in 2009
• "Saber with or without "cómo"?" from Answers Forum on SpanishDictionary.com
• "4 Ways to Use “Se” to Express Yourself More Broadly" for Real Fast Spanish
• "Master Pronominal Verbs in Spanish Grammar: An Easy Grammar Guide" by Luis F. Dominguez for Spanish Academy on July 8, 2021

Cultural Tip

• "Traditions Only Dominicans Can Understand" by Shimon Brathwaite for Culture Trip on October 25, 2022
• "Tradition - Marriage, Funeral - Guide to the Colonial Zone and Dominican Republic" by ColonialZone-Dr.com
• "11 Magical Dominican Wedding Traditions: A Cultural Dive" by Marisa Jenkins for Wedding Frontier on May 2, 2023
• "10 Essential Dominican Wedding Traditions You Didn’t Know" by Chrissy Paige for Love You Wedding, last updated June 8, 2023
• "11 Dominican Wedding Traditions" by Married To Be
• "Death in the Dominican Republic" by Expat.com, updated on April 22, 2022
• Recipes from DominicanCooking.com: 
• "Sancocho [Recipe + Video] 7 Carnes, or Beef & Chicken Stew" by Tía Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated February 26, 2023
• "Bizcocho Dominicano [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cake" by Tia Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated December 4, 3033
• "Los Tres Golpes [Recipe + Video] The Dominican Breakfast" by Tia Clara, revised November 14, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated August 8, 2022

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Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!