🇬🇧🇪🇸 recognize - reconocer : English Lesson

Meaning of "recognize" ("reconocer"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To recognize something or someone means to remember and know what it is because you have seen, heard, or learned about it before. For example, you recognize a friend when you see their face, a song when you hear the tune, or your own messy handwriting on a test paper.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The dog didn’t recognize me after I got a haircut, so now we have trust issues.

I couldn’t recognize my school under all that snow—so I went home.

I tried to recognize the vegetables on my plate, but I don’t think they came from this planet.

My teacher didn’t recognize my handwriting because, for once, it actually looked neat.

I walked past a mirror and didn’t recognize myself—turns out, it was a window.

At the small bus stop, Anna sees a tall man in a blue coat. She cannot recognize his face in the bright sun. She cannot recognize his hat, but she tries to recognize his walk and his voice, and then recognize his eyes. Then she sees the small scar and can at last recognize him. She smiles and they hug.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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