Saber vs conocer: which verb for “to know”

A typical slip

Conozco la respuesta correcta.

Sé la respuesta correcta.

The rule

Saber vs conocer: which verb for “to know”

A word can be grammatically possible yet still be the wrong choice for the intended meaning, register or combination. Natural writing depends on established usage.

Meaning
Check the exact idea Near-synonyms often differ in situation, attitude or degree.
Combination
Notice which words occur together Collocations, idioms and fixed phrases must be learned as units.
Register
Match the situation A word suitable in conversation may sound wrong in formal or academic writing.

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