Información (en. Information)

/infɔrma'θjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of processed and organized data that has meaning.
The information about the weather is crucial for planning the trip.
La información sobre el clima es crucial para planificar el viaje.
Knowledge that one has about something.
I need more information about the course before enrolling.
Necesito más información sobre el curso antes de inscribirme.
Data communicated to a person or group.
The information was shared in the daily meeting.
La información fue compartida en la reunión diaria.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'informatiō', which means 'the action of informing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Insider information
Data that a person has before others and that is not publicly accessible.
información privilegiada
Request information
Request data or knowledge about a specific topic.
pedir información
Provide information
Provide data or knowledge to someone.
dar información
Handle information
Work with data in an organized and efficient manner.
manejar información
Process information
Analyze and organize data to obtain useful insights.
procesar información

Related Words

To inform
To communicate data or knowledge to someone.
informar
Informant
A person who provides information.
informante
Report
A document that presents organized information about a topic.
informe
Computer scientist
Related to the processing of information using computers.
informático

Slang Meanings

Gossip
I heard a gossip about this weekend's party.
Escuché un chisme sobre la fiesta de este fin de semana.
Info
Give me the info about the event you mentioned.
Dame la info sobre el evento que mencionaste.