conhecem
Conhecem is the third-person plural present indicative form of the verb conhecer in Portuguese. It corresponds to “they know” or “you (plural) know,” depending on the subject of the sentence. The verb conhecer means to know someone or something through familiarity, acquaintance, or experience, and it can also mean to become acquainted with places, people, or things. This contrasts with saber, which denotes knowledge of facts or information.
Originating from Latin cognoscere, conhecer entered Portuguese through historical development and has retained its sense of
Usage notes: conhecem is commonly used to express familiarity or acquaintance, such as conhecer uma cidade
Common distinctions: use conhecer (not saber) when implying personal acquaintance or experiential knowledge, rather than mere