informa
“informa” means “reports” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
reports, informs
Also: tells
📝 In Action
El periódico nos informa de los eventos actuales.
A2The newspaper informs us about current events.
Ella informa a su jefe sobre el progreso del proyecto.
A2She reports to her boss on the project's progress.
El sistema informa de un error en la conexión.
B1The system reports a connection error.
inform!, tell!
📝 In Action
¡Informa a tu padre de lo que pasó!
B1Tell your father what happened!
Informa de cualquier cambio inmediatamente.
B1Report any change immediately.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: informa
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is a correct use of 'informa' as a statement?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'informare', which literally meant 'to give shape to'. Over time, it came to mean giving shape to a thought or idea by describing it to someone else.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'informa' and 'informe'?
'Informa' is an action (a verb), like 'He informs.' 'Informe' is a noun, meaning 'a report' (the physical document or statement).
Can I use 'informa' to mean 'tell a story'?
Not really. 'Informa' is usually for facts and news. For stories, 'cuenta' (from the verb 'contar') is much more natural.