Reportar (en. Report)

/re-por-tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To communicate a fact or situation to someone.
It is important to report any irregularities in the service.
Es importante reportar cualquier irregularidad en el servicio.
To make a detailed report about something.
She is going to report the results of the survey at the meeting.
Ella va a reportar los resultados de la encuesta en la reunión.
To inform the authority about an incident.
I decided to report the theft to the police.
Decidí reportar el robo a la policía.

Etymology

From Latin 'reportare', which means to carry back, to bring again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to report someone
To inform about the actions or behaviors of a person.
reportar a alguien
to report a problem
To communicate that there is an issue that needs attention.
reportar un problema
to report results
To account for the findings or conclusions of a study or research.
reportar resultados

Related Words

report
Document that presents information or results about a topic.
informe
communication
Action of transmitting information between people or groups.
comunicación
complaint
Formal accusation presented to an authority.
denuncia

Slang Meanings

To gossip about someone or something.
Don't tell anyone, but I heard they are reporting her at the corner.
No le cuentes a nadie, pero me dijeron que la están reportando en la esquina.
To speak ill of someone, betray their trust.
Don't be a reporter, don't talk about me with the boss.
No seas un reportero, no hables de mí con el jefe.