data
/dah-tah/
date
The word 'data' refers to the specific time a document was written, represented here by an old manuscript.
data(noun)
date
?the specific time or date a document was written
age
?referring to how old something is, especially in phrases
📝 In Action
Este documento es de antigua data.
B2This document is of an old date (it's very old).
Es un problema de larga data en nuestra sociedad.
C1It is a long-standing problem in our society.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Even though it looks like the English word 'data', in Spanish this is a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Information' Trap
Mistake: "Using 'la data' to mean computer information."
Correction: Use 'los datos' (masculine plural) for digital or statistical information. 'Data' in Spanish almost always refers to time or dates.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Pro Phrase
Use 'de larga data' to sound very sophisticated when describing a tradition or a conflict that has been around for a long time.
The verb 'data' can mean to date back to a certain time, like an ancient tree that started growing long ago.
data(verb)
dates back to
?pointing to when something started
dates
?the act of putting a date on a letter or document
📝 In Action
El castillo data del siglo doce.
B1The castle dates back to the twelfth century.
Por favor, data la carta antes de enviarla.
B2Please, date the letter before sending it.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Data de'
When you want to say something originates from a certain time, always use the word 'de' after the verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing History
This is the perfect verb for travel blogs or history reports. 'Este edificio data de 1850' sounds professional and clear.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: data
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say 'The app collects user data,' which Spanish word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'data' the plural of 'dato'?
No. In Spanish, 'data' is a feminine singular noun meaning 'date'. The plural of 'dato' (information) is 'datos'.
How do I say 'This dates back to 1990'?
You would say 'Esto data de 1990'.