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recognize in Spanish

recognize in Spanish is reconocer, identificar, homologar — recognize means to identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

recognize in Spanish

reconocer
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
identificar
verb
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
reconocer
verb
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
homologar
verb
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
reconocer
verb
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
cognocer
verb
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
distinguir
verb
(transitive) To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

What does "recognize" mean?

  1. verb To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.
    "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair."
  2. verb To formally acknowledge someone or something as valid, true, or deserving.
    "The UN refused to recognize the new government."

recognize in a sentence

  • I almost didn't recognize her with short hair.
  • Do you recognize this song?
  • The UN refused to recognize the new government.
  • Her contribution to the project was finally recognized with an award.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "recognize" in Spanish?

"recognize" in Spanish is reconocer, identificar, homologar. recognize means: To identify someone or something as already known from a previous encounter.

How do you use "recognize" in a sentence?

Example: "I almost didn't recognize her with short hair." In Spanish, "recognize" is reconocer, identificar, homologar.

Are there other ways to say "recognize" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "recognize": reconocer, identificar, homologar, cognocer, distinguir.

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