informal
/infoɾˈmal/
The Spanish word for informal is informal. Wiktionary also lists aformal.
Meaning: language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| informal | /infoɾˈmal/ |
| aformal | /afoɾmal/ (from spelling rules) |
The adjective informal refers to language reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective follows standard Spanish gender and number agreement. To form the plural, add -es to create informales.
How do you pronounce it?
/infoɾˈmal/
Did you know?
- In certain regions of Colombia, using the informal tú can actually be perceived as more aggressive or confrontational than using the formal usted.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word informal can imply a lack of seriousness or even a lack of reliability in a person's character, rather than just a casual style.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, switching from formal to informal speech is a social milestone called tutearse, which often requires a mutual agreement.
Examples in context
- La dicción informal está siempre llena de misterio y surrealismo.Informal diction is always full of mystery and surrealism.This sentence is useful for discussing how informal diction can be mysterious or surreal.Tatoeba #884797 by jayefes65, translation #884800 by papabear
- Si vas a traducir esta oración, asegúrate de usar pronombres y conjugaciones informales.If you're going to translate this sentence, make sure you use informal pronouns and conjugations.This sentence provides a tip about using informal pronouns and conjugations when translating.Tatoeba #11348043 by Masatami, translation #10112660 by espamatics
- Fue una reunión informal.It was an informal meeting.This sentence illustrates how to describe a meeting that was informal.Tatoeba #10794471 by kremel, translation #2267387 by _undertoad
- Utilizamos un lenguaje coloquial entre amigos y familiares.We use colloquial language among friends and family.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing the dress code for a party.
- Daniel¿Es una fiesta formal o informal?Is it a formal or an informal party?
- MaríaEs algo muy informal, no hace falta traje.It is very informal, no suit is necessary.
- DanielPerfecto, así puedo ir más cómodo.Perfect, that way I can be more comfortable.
- MaríaSí, ella me dijo que el ambiente es relajado.Yes, she told me the atmosphere is relaxed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “informal” translations and entries informal, aformal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
