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reconocer

to recognize, to admit, to acknowledge

r e k o n o ˈθ e ɾ
re again; back + conoc know + er Second-conjugation marker
verb Common #9,120
to recognize
SP: No puedo reconocer su voz por teléfono.
EN: I can't recognize his voice on the phone.
to admit, to acknowledge Often used for admitting something (like a mistake) or acknowledging a fact.
SP: Él tuvo que reconocer su error.
EN: He had to admit his mistake.
Conjugation of reconocer
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First reconozco —
Second reconoces —
Third reconoce reconocen
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First reconozco —
Second reconoces —
Third reconoce reconocen
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First reconocí —
Third reconoció reconocieron
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second reconoce —
Past
reconocido
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First reconocía —
Third reconocía —
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First reconocía —
Third reconocía —
Indicative future
SingularPlural
Second reconocerás —
Third reconocerá —
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
Second reconocerás —
Third reconocerá —
Conditional
SingularPlural
First reconocería —
Third reconocería —

No se puede reconocer el hoy si no se quiere ver el ayer.

You can’t understand today if you don’t want to see yesterday.

No la pude reconocer al principio.

I couldn't recognize her at first.

No puedo creer que no pudieras reconocer a tu propio hermano.

I can't believe you couldn't recognize your own brother.

Un héroe a menudo es solo una persona sin la habilidad de reconocer el peligro.

A hero is often just someone who lacks the ability to recognize danger.

Tengo la impresionante habilidad de reconocer talento.

I have the impressive ability to recognize talent.

Nos va a reconocer.

He/She is going to recognize us.

— Ciudad de Dios (2002)

Strauss sabe que no puedes hacerlo, sería reconocer los cargos.

Strauss knows you can't do it; it would amount to admitting to the charges.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Sólo a través de la competición, uno puede reconocer su auténtico yo.

Only through competition can one recognize their true self.

— Fearless - Sin miedo (2006)

Nadie lo puede reconocer.

Nobody can recognize it.

Luzco diferente pero debes reconocer mi voz.

I look different but you should recognize my voice.

Se requiere más información para reconocer un fenómeno inesperado.

More information is required to recognize an unexpected phenomenon.

Se necesita uno para reconocer a otro.

It takes one to recognize the other.

— Leviatán (2014)

Debo reconocer la evidencia.

I must acknowledge the evidence.

Si no pueden reconocer al cliente, no te pagan.

If they can't recognize the customer, they don't pay you.

— El profesional (Léon) (1994)

Sé reconocer la química cuando la veo.

I know how to recognize chemistry when I see it.

— Do Not Enter (2026)

Tienes que reconocer este hecho.

You have to acknowledge this fact.

También le cuesta reconocer las caras de conocidos.

He also has trouble recognizing the faces of acquaintances.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Al final se tuvieron que reconocer sus derechos.

In the end, their rights had to be recognized.

Soy maestra, Anand Babu, puedo reconocer el talento.

I am a teacher, Anand Babu; I can recognize talent.

— Super 30 (2019)

Es más fácil reconocer los errores de los demás que los nuestros.

It's easier to recognize other people's mistakes than our own.

Tom fue el primero en reconocer el don para la música de María.

Tom was the first to recognize María's gift for music.

Aprende a reconocer la derrota, Robert.

Learn to recognize defeat, Robert.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Quiero reconocer al fin la libertad.

I want to finally acknowledge freedom.

Yo sabría reconocer a un simio si viera uno.

I would know an ape if I saw one.

Deberías reconocer tu derrota.

You should admit defeat.

No puedo reconocer eso.

I can't recognize that.

Sé reconocer cuándo alguien me supera.

I can recognize when someone is better than me.

Yo no pude reconocer a nadie.

I couldn't recognize anyone.

— El orfanato (2007)

Aunque, debo reconocer, que mi hijo es más norteamericano que chino.

Although I must admit that my son is more American than Chinese.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Tengo que reconocer la fuente de tus citas.

I have to acknowledge the source of your quotes.

Tenemos que reconocer eso.

We have to acknowledge that.

Lo puedo reconocer incluso de entre una multitud.

I can recognize him even from a crowd.

No voy a reconocer algo que no soy.

I'm not going to admit to being something I'm not.

— La vida de Adèle (2013)

Es importante reconocer los límites de tu propio conocimiento.

It is important to recognize the limits of your own knowledge.

Te van a reconocer.

They will recognize you.

— Mañana empieza todo (2016)

Hubo muchos que no lo pudieron reconocer con ese disfraz.

There were many who couldn't recognize him in that disguise.

Nadie quiso reconocer el error.

Nobody wanted to admit the mistake.

Aprende a reconocer cuándo te debes mantener callado y cuándo debes hablar.

Learn to recognize when you should remain silent and when you should speak.

Es justo reconocer el esfuerzo de quienes trabajan sin buscar reconocimiento ni aplausos.

It is only fair to acknowledge the efforts of those who work without seeking recognition or applause.