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Reconocer

Definition

(verb) To identify someone or something by its characteristics

Examples

Lo reconocí en cuanto lo vi en la entrada.
I recognized him as soon as I saw him at the entrance.
  • Reconocí su voz por teléfono.

    I recognized her voice on the phone.

  • En la foto vieja, nadie reconoció a mi abuelo.

    In the old photo, nobody recognized my grandfather.

  • Marta reconoció el auto azul de su vecino al instante.

    Marta recognized her neighbor's blue car right away.

  • No reconozco esa calle después de la lluvia.

    I don't recognize that street after the rain.

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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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