enterar
“enterar” means “to find out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to find out
Also: to hear about, to realize
📝 In Action
Me enteré de la noticia por la televisión.
A2I found out the news on TV.
¿Cómo te enteraste de la fiesta?
A2How did you find out about the party?
Ella no se enteró de nada durante la reunión.
B1She didn't notice or understand anything during the meeting.
to inform
Also: to notify
📝 In Action
Le enteramos de su derecho a un abogado.
C1We informed him of his right to a lawyer.
Es importante enterar al jefe sobre los gastos.
B2It is important to inform the boss about the expenses.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'integrare', which means 'to make whole'. In Spanish, the meaning evolved from making someone 'whole' with knowledge to simply 'informing' them.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enterar' the same as 'saber'?
Not exactly. 'Saber' means you already have the knowledge. 'Enterarse' (the reflexive version of enterar) refers to the moment you *get* the knowledge or find out.
Do I always need 'de' after it?
When you are saying *what* you found out, yes. Example: 'Me enteré DE que...' (I found out that...).