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conocido

known, familiar

adjective koh-noh-SEE-doh Less Common

Also means

acquaintance

Usage Note

Conocido functions as both adjective ('a well-known singer') and noun ('an acquaintance'). As a noun, un conocido sits between un amigo (friend) and un desconocido (stranger). The feminine form conocida follows the standard -a ending.

Examples

"Es un músico muy conocido."

Natural Translation

He is a very well-known musician.

Literal Translation

He-is a musician very well-known

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