informes
“informes” means “reports” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
reports, information
Also: accounts, files
📝 In Action
Necesito los informes financieros antes de la reunión.
A2I need the financial reports before the meeting.
Los informes meteorológicos predicen lluvia para mañana.
B1The weather reports predict rain for tomorrow.
Hemos recibido informes de varios testigos sobre el accidente.
B2We have received accounts from several witnesses about the accident.
(that) you inform, do not inform
Also: (that) you report
📝 In Action
Quiero que informes a tu supervisor inmediatamente.
B1I want you to inform your supervisor immediately.
No creo que informes a tiempo.
B2I don't think you will inform [them] on time.
No informes a nadie sobre esto hasta que yo te diga.
B1Don't inform anyone about this until I tell you. (Negative command)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: informes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'informes' as a noun (meaning 'reports')?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'informare,' meaning 'to give form to' or 'to describe.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to give knowledge' (informar) and the document containing that knowledge (informe).
First recorded: 15th century (as 'informe')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'informes' is a noun or a verb?
Look at the words around it. If it follows an article like 'los' (Los informes) or an adjective, it is the plural noun 'reports.' If it follows a conjunction like 'que' and refers to the action of 'tú' (Que tú informes), it is the verb form 'you inform.'