enterar
/en-teh-RAR/
to find out
A person uses a magnifying glass to find out more about a bird.
enterar(verb)
to find out
?learning new information
to hear about
?getting news
,to realize
?suddenly understanding something
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Me/Te/Se' Connection
To say you 'found out' something, you must use helper words: 'Me enteré' (I found out), 'Te enteraste' (You found out), etc. Without these, the meaning changes to 'informing someone else'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'de'
Mistake: "Me enteré la noticia."
Correction: Me enteré de la noticia. You almost always need 'de' after this verb when mentioning what you found out.
⭐ Usage Tips
A 'Click' Moment
Think of 'enterarse' as that moment the lightbulb goes on. It's not just knowing something; it's the specific moment you learned it.
One person informs another about a piece of news.
enterar(verb)
to inform
?telling someone something officially
to notify
?formal communication
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Reception
In this version, you aren't using the 'me' or 'se' words on yourself. Instead, you are doing the action to someone else: 'Enterar a alguien' (To inform someone).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enterar
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I found out' in Spanish?
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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...).