reconoció

Reconoció is the third-person singular preterite (pretérito indefinido) form of the Spanish verb reconocer. It translates to "he recognized," "she recognized," or, in a formal context, "you recognized" (usted reconoció). The verb meaning includes to recognize, acknowledge, admit, or identify someone or something. It is used when referring to identifying a person or thing, or admitting a fact or error.

Etymology and meaning: Reconocer comes from Latin recognoscere, formed by the prefix re- (again, back) and cognoscere (to know). The sense extended from simply knowing again to acknowledging or admitting something, and to identifying someone or something.

Conjugation notes: In the preterite, reconocer has reconocí, reconociste, reconoció, reconocimos, reconocieron. The third-person singular form reconoció carries the accent on the final syllable. In the present tense, the yo form is reconozco, with an irregular spelling: reconoces, reconoce, reconocemos, reconocen.

Usage examples: "Ayer, él reconoció al testigo." "La empresa reconoció sus derechos." "Ella reconoció que se había equivocado." The term is flexible, applicable to recognizing a person, acknowledging a fact, or admitting a mistake.

See also: reconocimiento (recognition, acknowledgment), reconocer, reconocimiento facial (facial recognition).