Spanish Conversation · Level 84
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Spanish word
reconocible
Pronunciation
IPA/rekonoˈθiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiverecognizable
Example
Esa cara es reconocible.
That face is recognizable.
More examples
La voz era reconocible entre muchas voces.
The voice was recognizable among many voices.
Core concept
A product with a distinctive logo.
Common phrases
reconocible a simple vista
recognizable at a glance
claramente reconocible
clearly recognizable
Similar words
conocido: Already known and easily brought to mind by a familiar name or face.
identificable: Resolvable from identifying clues or evidence that establish who or what it is.
familiar: Familiar from frequent exposure, producing an immediate sense of recognition.
Definition in Spanish
Que resulta fácil identificar por señales, rasgos o elementos característicos que lo distinguen de otros.
Word origin
Reconocible comes from reconocer (from Latin recognoscere 'know again') combined with the adjective-forming suffix -ible, giving the sense 'able to be recognized'.
Usage tips
- Reconocible describes the capacity to be identified, while reconocido describes someone or something already known or acknowledged.
Other meanings
- distinguishableadjective
Opposites
- irreconocibleunrecognizableadjective
Related words
- reconocimientorecognitionnoun