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desconocer

to be unaware of

verb des-koh-noh-SEHR Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to not know

Usage Note

Desconocer is the opposite of conocer — it means to be ignorant of something or someone, not merely to 'not know a fact' (no saber). Saying desconozco ese lugar implies unfamiliarity, while no sé dónde está is about lacking information. It is more formal than no conocer.

Examples

"Desconozco los detalles del contrato."

Natural Translation

I am unaware of the details of the contract.

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