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How to Say "information" in Spanish

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información

NounA1General
Use 'información' when referring to general facts, knowledge, or data in a broad sense, like when you need to learn something new or understand a situation.

Examples

Necesito más información, por favor.

I need more information, please.

informes

in-FOR-mehs/inˈfoɾmes/

NounA2Formal/Business
Use 'informes' when referring to specific, often formal, collections of data, findings, or reports, typically compiled for a particular purpose or audience.
A tall, neat stack of official-looking documents and folders, representing reports, sitting on a clean wooden desk.

Examples

Necesito los informes financieros antes de la reunión.

I need the financial reports before the meeting.

Los informes meteorológicos predicen lluvia para mañana.

The weather reports predict rain for tomorrow.

Hemos recibido informes de varios testigos sobre el accidente.

We have received accounts from several witnesses about the accident.

Plural Form

This is the simple plural form of the masculine noun 'informe' (report). Remember to use the masculine plural article 'los' before it.

General vs. Specific Data

The most common mistake is using 'información' when a specific report or set of findings is needed. Remember that 'informes' implies a structured document or collection of data, not just any piece of knowledge.

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