enterado
/en-te-RA-do/
informed
When someone is enterado (informed), they are knowledgeable about a situation.
enterado(Adjective)
informed
?knowledgeable about a fact or situation
aware
?conscious of something
,up-to-date
?having the latest information
📝 In Action
Ya estoy enterado de la noticia. Gracias por avisarme.
B1I'm already informed about the news. Thanks for letting me know.
¿Estás enterada de quién ganó el concurso?
B1Are you aware of who won the contest?
No estaba enterado de la reunión, por eso no vine.
B2I wasn't aware of the meeting; that's why I didn't come.
💡 Grammar Points
Changing Gender and Number
Like many Spanish descriptions, 'enterado' changes its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'enterada' (female), 'enterados' (plural male/mixed), 'enteradas' (plural female).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy enterado."
Correction: Use 'Estar': 'Estoy enterado.' We use 'Estar' because being informed is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Key Preposition
Always follow 'enterado' with the preposition 'de' (about/of) to introduce the subject you are informed about: 'enterado de la situación'.
An enterado can also be an insider, someone who possesses special or privileged knowledge.
enterado(Noun)
insider
?person with special knowledge
knowledgeable person
?someone who knows the facts
📝 In Action
Ella es la enterada de la oficina, pregúntale sobre el nuevo jefe.
B2She is the office insider; ask her about the new boss.
Los enterados aseguran que el proyecto se retrasa.
C1The knowledgeable ones (insiders) assure that the project is delayed.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective to Noun
In Spanish, we can often turn an adjective into a noun by adding an article (el, la, los, las). Here, 'el enterado' means 'the informed person'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
This noun is usually used when referring to someone who knows secrets, gossip, or non-public information, giving them a special status.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enterado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'enterado' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'enterado' and 'informado'?
They are synonyms and often interchangeable. 'Enterado' often implies receiving specific news or finding out about something recently, giving it a slightly more active feel ('I found out'). 'Informado' is a bit more general and formal, meaning 'having information'.
How do I use the verb form 'enterarse'?
'Enterarse' is the reflexive form of the verb, meaning 'to find out' or 'to realize.' For example: 'Me enteré ayer' (I found out yesterday). It's very common and useful for talking about learning new information.