A friendly, curious character reading a very large, open book. Colorful, simple symbols like a magnifying glass, a lightbulb, and a star float above the pages, representing the acquisition of knowledge and facts.

información

/in-for-ma-SYON/

NounfA1

information?general facts, data, or knowledge

Also:news?updates about events, a report,data?facts and statistics for analysis

📝 In Action

Necesito más información, por favor.

I need more information, please.

La oficina de turismo tiene información sobre la ciudad.

The tourist office has information about the city.

Gracias por la información.

Thanks for the information.

Buscamos información en internet para el proyecto.

We looked for information on the internet for the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

datos (data)
noticia (piece of news)
conocimiento (knowledge)

Antonyms

desinformación (disinformation)

Common Collocations

punto de información – information desk
buscar información – to look for information
recopilar información – to gather information
información personal – personal information
información confidencial – confidential information

💡 Grammar Points

Usually Singular in Spanish

Just like in English, 'information' is usually treated as a single concept. You'll almost always use the singular form 'información', even when talking about a lot of it. For example, say 'mucha información' (a lot of information), not 'muchas informaciones'.

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so you'll use 'la' or 'una' with it. Remember the pattern: almost all words ending in '-ción' are feminine. For example: 'la información es útil' (the information is useful).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Plural Form Incorrectly

Mistake: "Necesito unas informaciones para mi viaje."

Correction: Necesito información para mi viaje. Why: While the plural 'informaciones' exists, it's rare and means 'separate reports' or 'pieces of information'. For the general idea of 'information', always keep it singular.

⭐ Usage Tips

How to Ask for Information

A super useful phrase is '¿Me puede dar información sobre...?' (Can you give me information about...?). It's a polite and common way to ask for details at a hotel, train station, or tourist office.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: información

Question 1 of 1

You're at a train station and need to know about schedules. What's the most natural way to ask?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

informar(to inform) - verb

informativo(informative / news program) - adjective/noun

informe(report) - noun

informática(computer science / IT) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'información' feminine if it doesn't end in '-a'?

That's a great question! While many feminine words end in '-a', there are other common patterns. Almost all Spanish nouns that end in '-ción' (like información, canción, estación) are feminine. It's a very reliable rule to remember!

Can I ever use the plural 'informaciones'?

Yes, but it's much less common and has a specific meaning. You use 'informaciones' when you are talking about separate, distinct pieces of information or reports, almost like 'news bulletins'. For example, 'El espía vendió tres informaciones clave' (The spy sold three key pieces of information). For everyday, general use, you should always stick with the singular 'información'.