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How to Say "data" in Spanish

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dato

DAH-tohˈda.to

nounB1general
Use 'dato' when referring to individual pieces of information, especially in a digital or technical context, or a single piece of data.
A glowing blue computer chip with light pulses traveling through circuits, representing digital data.

Examples

Tengo muchos datos sobre este tema.

I have a lot of data/information about this topic.

¿Me puedes dar tu número de teléfono? Es un dato importante.

Can you give me your phone number? It's an important piece of information.

Los científicos analizaron los datos del experimento.

The scientists analyzed the data from the experiment.

Always masculine, even when referring to feminine concepts

In Spanish, 'dato' is always masculine. You say 'el dato' never 'la dato,' even when the information is about a woman.

Confusing 'dato' with 'data' in English

Mistake: “Using 'data' in Spanish sentences”

Correction: Use 'dato' (singular) or 'datos' (plural) in Spanish: 'Los datos están protegidos' (The data is protected), not 'Los data están protegidos.'

información

nounA1general
Use 'información' as a general term for facts, knowledge, or details, often used when requesting or providing broader sets of information.

Examples

Necesito más información, por favor.

I need more information, please.

estadística

nounB1academic, technical
Use 'estadística' specifically when referring to numerical data collected for analysis, or the field of study itself.

Examples

La estadística es una asignatura difícil en la universidad.

Statistics is a difficult subject at the university.

Dato vs. Información

Learners often confuse 'dato' and 'información'. While 'dato' can refer to a single piece of data or data in a technical sense, 'información' is a more general term for facts and details. Use 'información' for broader requests or general knowledge and 'dato' for specific, often digital, pieces of information.

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