Datos (en. Data)
/ˈdatos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of facts or observations that can be analyzed.
The data collected in the survey is very valuable.
Los datos recopilados en la encuesta son muy valiosos.
Information used to make decisions.
The company needs accurate data to improve its marketing strategy.
La empresa necesita datos precisos para mejorar su estrategia de marketing.
Facts or information about a phenomenon.
The climate data shows an increase in temperature in the region.
Los datos climáticos muestran un aumento de temperatura en la región.
Etymology
From Latin 'datum', which means 'the given'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
personal data
Private information about a person.
datos personales
open data
Information that is publicly accessible without restrictions.
datos abiertos
statistical data
Numerical information presented in the form of statistics.
datos estadísticos
Related Words
information
Set of processed and organized data.
información
statistics
Set of data used to analyze or represent information quantitatively.
estadísticas
research
The process of seeking information on a specific topic using data.
investigación
Slang Meanings
Data that are not official or used in informal conversations.
Those are just street data, you can't believe everything they say.
Esos son solo datos de la calle, no puedes creer en todo lo que dicen.
Valuable information that is shared among friends.
I'm going to give you some data about that movie that you're going to like.
Te voy a dar unos datos sobre esa película que te va a gustar.