información
/infoɾmaˈθjon/feminine
The English word 'information' is translated to Spanish as información.
información is the standard and general translation for communicable knowledge. Depending on the context, other words may be used: datos or dato(s) can refer to data or be used to mean information in a general sense, while detalle(s) refers to specific details. If you are looking for a clue or a hint, you might use pista(s).
Meaning: communicable knowledge (noun)
Which one should you use?
While información is the standard term, datos is the primary translation for 'data' but is often used interchangeably with información in formal contexts. To refer to specific pieces of information, you can use detalle(s).
How does it change in a sentence?
información is a feminine noun. Therefore, when using the definite article 'the', you must use the feminine la (as in la información) rather than the masculine el.
How do you pronounce it?
/infoɾmaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word datos meaning 'data' comes from the verb dar, which means 'to give'.
- Calling a piece of news información instead of noticias can make the story sound like a cold or official report.
- In several Latin American countries, a módulo de información refers specifically to a physical kiosk booth rather than a person providing help.
Examples in context
- ¡Esa es información útil!That's useful information!This sentence shows how to describe información as useful.Tatoeba #1509680 by marcelostockle, translation #1497684 by Spamster
- No tengo esa información.I don't have that information.This sentence expresses a lack of possession of certain información.Tatoeba #2379192 by hayastan, translation #2276046 by CK
- No tengo más información.I don't have any more information.This sentence expresses that no further información is available.Tatoeba #5690544 by baudelaire, translation #12941449 by araneo
- Necesito más información sobre este temaI need more information about this topic
- Por favor, proporcióneme los datos necesariosPlease provide me with the necessary information
- Necesitamos más detalles sobre su propuestaWe need more information about your proposal
- Las siguientes instrucciones contienen información importanteThe following instructions contain important information
- Cuéntame más datos sobre ese temaTell me more information about that topic
- Tienes info sobre ese concierto?Do you have any information about that concert?
- ¿Sabes algo sobre ese evento?Do you know anything about that event?
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about a job advertisement.
- Mateo¿Tienes más información sobre el empleo?Do you have more information about the job?
- ElenaSí, la información está en este folleto.Yes, the information is in this brochure.
- MateoGracias, la información parece muy clara.Thanks, the information seems very clear.
- ElenaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “information” translations and entries información, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
