información demográfica
/infoɾmaθjon demoɡɾafika/from spelling rules
To say demographic information in Spanish, use información demográfica.
It appears on forms, surveys and reports that ask about age, sex, location and similar details.
What does it mean word for word?
información means information, and demográfica means demographic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The θ sound is how Spain says the c in información. In Latin America it sounds like an s.
How does it change in a sentence?
información is a feminine noun, so the adjective takes the feminine ending in demográfica and comes after the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
In IPA it is /infoɾmaθjon demoɡɾafika/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word información can refer to a physical place, such as a tourist information booth, rather than just the data itself.
- The word demográfica is closely related to 'democracy' because both originate from the Greek word dēmos, meaning 'the people'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, when a survey asks for información demográfica, the word 'sexo' (sex) is frequently used instead of the more gender-focused 'género' (gender) found in English forms.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos la información demográfica para el estudio.We need the demographic information for the study.
- La información demográfica es confidencial.The demographic information is confidential.
- Por favor, complete su información demográfica.Please complete your demographic information.
Example conversation
Sofía is helping Alejandro fill out a registration form.
- SofíaAlejandro, completa primero la información demográfica.Alejandro, complete the demographic information first.
- AlejandroEstá bien, ¿incluyo mi edad y ciudad?Okay, should I include my age and city?
- SofíaSí, eso es parte de la información demográfica.Yes, that is part of the demographic information.
- AlejandroEntendido, ya terminé de llenar esta sección.Understood, I've finished filling out this section.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
