Spanish word

conocimiento

Pronunciation

IPA/konoθiˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounknowledge

Example

Necesito más conocimiento para hacer este trabajo.

I need more knowledge to do this job.

Illustration for conocimiento (knowledge)

More examples

Ella mostró conocimiento en la conversación sobre tecnología.

She showed knowledge in the conversation about technology.

Core concept

Brain-shaped file cabinet with folders titled facts, skills, and procedures.

Common phrases

  • tener conocimiento de

    have knowledge of

  • mostrar conocimiento práctico

    demonstrate practical knowledge

Similar words

información: Organized facts or data prepared to be communicated or recorded.
saber: Actionable know-how used to perform tasks and solve problems.
dato: Single observed or measured fact or numerical value.
experiencia: Knowledge acquired through personal actions and lived practice.

Definition in Spanish

Estado o resultado de saber algo, que incluye la comprensión de hechos, ideas o procedimientos.

Word origin

It comes from the verb conocer (from Latin cognoscere), with -miento attached to form an abstract noun meaning the condition or result of knowing.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are tener conocimiento de (to be aware of) and adquirir conocimiento (to acquire knowledge), while practical expertise is normally expressed as conocimientos de X.

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