informativo
“informativo” means “informative” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
informative
Also: informational
📝 In Action
Este libro es muy informativo y fácil de leer.
A1This book is very informative and easy to read.
La guía turística tiene un carácter puramente informativo.
B1The tourist guide is purely for informational purposes.
Dieron una charla informativa sobre la salud.
A2They gave an informative talk about health.
news program
Also: news bulletin
📝 In Action
Vi la noticia en el informativo de las tres.
B1I saw the news on the 3 o'clock news program.
Los informativos de esta cadena son muy serios.
B2The news programs on this channel are very serious.
Trabaja como presentadora en un informativo local.
B1She works as a presenter on a local news show.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "informativo" in Spanish:
informational→informative→news bulletin→news program→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: informativo
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a documentary that taught you a lot?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'informare', which literally means 'to give shape to' or 'to describe'. It suggests that giving someone information helps shape their mind or understanding.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'informativo' the same as 'noticiero'?
Yes, they both mean 'news program'. 'Informativo' is more common in Spain, while 'noticiero' is the preferred word in Latin America.
Can I use 'informativo' to describe a person?
Not usually. If a person is good at giving information, you might say they are 'comunicativos'. If they know a lot, use 'informados'.
Does 'informativo' always come after the noun?
In 99% of cases, yes. Placing it before (un informativo libro) sounds very poetic or old-fashioned and is not used in daily speech.