recognise
BrE /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ AmE /ˈrek.əɡ.neɪz/
verb en → es
past recognised pp recognised ing recognising
to know someone or something because you have seen, heard about, or experienced them before
reconocer, identificar
- recognise somebody/something as/for something
Collocations recognise a face · recognise an achievement
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I recognised her from the TV.
La reconocí de la televisión.
to accept or agree that something is true, real, or important
reconocer, aceptar
- recognise the importance/significance of something
Collocations recognise a problem · recognise an opportunity
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The government has recognised the need for change.
El gobierno ha reconocido la necesidad de cambio.
to say that you know or accept something is true, real, or important
reconocer, admitir
- recognise the need for something
Collocations recognise a mistake · recognise an error
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She recognised her mistakes and tried to make amends.
Ella reconoció sus errores y trató de enmendarlos.
to officially accept something as being true or legal
reconocer, aceptar oficialmente
- recognise a claim/right/entitlement
Collocations recognise a right · recognise an entitlement
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The court recognised the company's legal rights.
El tribunal reconoció los derechos legales de la empresa.
to officially accept a new country or government
reconocer, aceptar oficialmente
- recognise the independence of somebody/something
Collocations recognise a new state · recognise an independent country
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The international community recognised the new republic.
La comunidad internacional reconoció la nueva república.