conhecerei

Conhecerei is a Portuguese verb form that expresses a future action related to knowing or becoming acquainted. It is the first-person singular of the futuro do presente do indicativo (the simple future) of the verb conhecer, meaning “I will know” or, more commonly, “I will meet” or “I will get to know.”

Etymology and grammar: conhecer derives from Latin cognoscere, meaning to learn or become acquainted. In Portuguese, conhecimento related forms share the same root. The form conhecerei is regular for -er verbs in the future tense: eu conhecerei, tu conhecerás, ele conhecerá, nós conheceremos, vós conhecereis, eles conhecerão. The choice between “know” and “meet” depends on the context and the object of the verb.

Usage and nuances: In everyday Portuguese, conhecer is used both for learning factual information and for meeting people or becoming acquainted with places, concepts, or experiences. Therefore, conhecer in the first person future can mean “I will know [about] it” or “I will meet/get to know [someone or something].” It commonly appears in plans or predictions about future familiarity or contact. For example: “Conhecerei meu novo bairro na próxima semana” (I will get to know my new neighborhood next week) or “Conhecerei você amanhã” (I will meet you tomorrow).

See also: conhecer, cognoscere (historical/etymological references), future indicative forms of Portuguese -er verbs.