know of

saber de, tener conocimiento de

Saber que alguien o algo existe, aunque no se conozcan muchos detalles.

En inglés sencillo: To be aware that someone or something exists, without necessarily knowing much about them.

• I know of a quiet café.
• She knew of several places where we could stay.
• Do you know of any problems with this car?

Cómo se usa: know of someone/something (Do you know of a cheap hotel nearby?)

Sinónimos: be aware of, have heard of

Expresiones frecuentes: know of someone, know of something

conocer de oídas, haber oído hablar de

Haber oído hablar de una persona y de su reputación sin haberla conocido personalmente.

En inglés sencillo: To have heard about a person and their reputation, without having met them.

• I know of her through her books.
• He knew of the musician long before they met.
• Do you know of a local artist called Anna Reed?

Cómo se usa: know of someone (I know of the surgeon, but I have never met her.)

Sinónimos: have heard of

Expresiones frecuentes: know of someone, know of an author