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How to Say "details" in Spanish

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detalles

deh-TAH-yehssdeˈtaʎes

nounA1general
Use 'detalles' when you are asking for or providing specific pieces of information or particulars about a situation, event, or object.
A close-up view of an intricately patterned butterfly wing, showing many small, distinct color spots and lines.

Examples

¿Puedes darme más detalles sobre el viaje?

Can you give me more details about the trip?

Los detalles del contrato son muy importantes.

The specifics of the contract are very important.

No te preocupes por los pequeños detalles ahora, solo lo principal.

Don't worry about the small details now, just the main thing.

Always Plural

Even though it comes from the singular noun 'detalle,' 'detalles' is the form you use most often when talking about facts or specifics (like 'details' in English).

Using the Singular for Specifics

Mistake: “Dame el detalle de la reunión.”

Correction: Dame los detalles de la reunión. (Use the plural 'detalles' when asking for the specific points.)

datos

DAH-tohsˈdatos

nounA1general
Choose 'datos' when referring to raw facts, figures, or pieces of information needed for analysis, research, or a technical understanding of something.
A close-up view of a large, bright red apple on a wooden surface being examined by a large magnifying glass.

Examples

Necesitamos más datos para entender el problema.

We need more facts/information to understand the problem.

Todos los datos históricos confirman esta teoría.

All the historical information confirms this theory.

Always Plural

Unlike the English word 'data,' which is often treated as singular (the data is good), the Spanish word 'datos' is always plural, so you must use plural articles and verbs (los datos son).

Using it as Singular

Mistake: “El dato es importante.”

Correction: Los datos son importantes. (Using the singular 'dato' usually refers to only one specific item, while 'datos' refers to the collection.)

seña

SEH-nyahˈseɲa

nounB1general
Use 'seña' (often in the plural, 'señas') when you mean identifying information like your address, contact information, or distinctive personal characteristics.
A small red house with a white fence and a mailbox out front.

Examples

¿Me puedes dar tus señas?

Can you give me your address/contact details?

Le di las señas exactas de la casa.

I gave him the exact directions/details of the house.

El testigo dio las señas del sospechoso.

The witness gave the description of the suspect.

Always Plural for Addresses

When asking for someone's address using this word, it is almost always plural: 'las señas'.

Address Confusion

Mistake: “Mi seña es Calle Mayor 5.”

Correction: Mis señas son Calle Mayor 5 (or use 'Mi dirección es...').

Details vs. Data vs. Contact Info

Learners often confuse 'detalles' (specific particulars) with 'datos' (raw facts or figures). Remember that 'detalles' is for descriptions and specifics of an event or situation, while 'datos' are more like pieces of information for analysis. 'Señas' is specifically for personal identifying information like addresses.

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