Informar (en. Inform)
/infoɾˈmaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To transmit information to someone.
I will inform the employees about the changes in the company's policy.
Voy a informar a los empleados sobre los cambios en la política de la empresa.
To let someone know something.
She will inform her mother about her trip.
Ella informará a su madre acerca de su viaje.
To provide relevant data about a topic.
The journalist is informed about the current political situation.
El periodista está informado sobre la situación política actual.
To communicate news or events.
The public will be informed about the event through social media.
Se informará al público sobre el evento a través de las redes sociales.
Etymology
From Latin 'informare', meaning to shape something or conceptualize.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inform about something
To provide details about a specific situation or fact.
informar de algo
inform someone
To give news or data to a person.
informar a alguien
inform about
To provide specific information about a topic.
informar sobre
Related Words
information
Set of data about a topic.
información
informative
That provides information.
informativo
informant
Person who provides information.
informante
Slang Meanings
To keep someone updated.
I'm going to keep you updated about what happened in the meeting.
Te voy a poner al tanto sobre lo que pasó en la reunión.
To give the tip-off.
I gave him the tip-off about the party that will be this weekend.
Le di el pitazo sobre la fiesta que será el fin de semana.