conocedor
masc./fem.adjective, noun
1. knowledgeable, familiar with + de
knowing a lot about a subject or knowing a place well
Common combinations
- gran conocedor de la historia — great expert on history
- conocedor de la materia — knowledgeable about the subject
- El abogado es conocedor de las leyes.The lawyer is knowledgeable about the law.
- No soy conocedor de ese tema.I am not familiar with that subject.
- La guía es conocedora de la zona.The guide knows the area well.
2. expert, connoisseur + de
a person who knows a subject very well
Common combinations
- conocedor de vinos — wine connoisseur
- conocedor de arte — art expert
- buen conocedor — good connoisseur
- Pregunta a un conocedor antes de comprar el cuadro.Ask an expert before buying the painting.
- Los conocedores del vino prefieren este lugar.Wine connoisseurs prefer this place.
- Solo un conocedor puede reconocer esa pintura.Only an expert can recognize that painting.
Same root