conocerse en persona
/konoθeɾse en peɾsona/from spelling rules
The English phrase "meet in person" is translated into Spanish as conocerse en persona.
This phrase is used to describe meeting someone for the first time in physical proximity, rather than interacting through online platforms or over the phone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase conocerse en persona is composed of conocer (to know/meet), the reflexive suffix -se (each other) and en persona (in person).
Which one should you use?
Use conocerse when meeting someone for the first time. Use reunirse if you are meeting someone you already know to conduct a meeting or gathering.
How do you pronounce it?
/konoθeɾse en peɾsona/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, meeting in person for the first time often involves dos besos or a single cheek kiss as a greeting. This is common even in professional settings where English speakers would only shake hands.
- The word persona shares the same Latin root as the English 'person', but in Latin, it originally referred to a mask worn by an actor to project a specific character or voice.
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear people say vernos en vivo to mean 'meet in person'. Although en vivo usually refers to a 'live' broadcast or concert, it is used colloquially for physical proximity.
Examples in context
- Sería un gusto conocerlo en personaIt would be a pleasure to meet you in person
- Necesitamos tener un encuentro presencial para discutir el asuntoWe need to have an in-person meeting to discuss the matter
- Hagamos planes para vernos en persona el fin de semanaLet's make plans to meet in person over the weekend
- ¿Quedamos para vernos en persona en el nuevo café del centro?Shall we meet up in person at the new café downtown?
- Necesitamos hablar cara a cara sobre estoWe need to talk face to face about this
- Espero que podamos conocernos en persona pronto.I hope we can meet in person soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, persona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
