Usages of conhecer
Não te zangues comigo, pois não conhecia os teus planos.
Don’t get upset with me, because I didn’t know your plans.
Eu conheço a Ana.
I know Ana.
É importante conhecer gastronomia local.
It is important to know local gastronomy.
Conheço a médica cuja consulta foi remarcada para amanhã.
I know the doctor whose appointment was rescheduled for tomorrow.
Não conheço ninguém que perceba de eletricidade melhor do que a Ana.
I don’t know anyone who understands electricity better than Ana.
Eu teria começado este curso mais cedo, se o tivesse conhecido antes.
I would have started this course earlier if I had known about it before.
A irmã dele é advogada e defende pessoas pobres que não conhecem bem a lei.
His sister is a lawyer and defends poor people who don’t know the law well.
Um dia, tu hás de dormir bem e acordar relaxado, como se nunca tivesses conhecido o cansaço.
One day, you will surely sleep well and wake up relaxed, as if you had never known tiredness.
Para a próxima vez, o restaurante vai reservar uma mesa melhor, porque já conhece as nossas escolhas na ementa.
Next time, the restaurant is going to reserve a better table, because it already knows our choices on the menu.
Eu não conheço esses amigos.
I don’t know those friends.
Conheço a professora cuja voz clara ajuda os alunos.
I know the teacher whose clear voice helps the students.
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