mantenme al tanto
/mantemme al tanto/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'keep me updated' is mantenme al tanto.
This phrase is used to request that someone provide you with the latest information about a situation as it develops.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the phrase Hazme saber cualquier novedad to mean 'Let me know about any news/update'.
How does it change in a sentence?
For the phrase 'keep me informed', the form changes based on the gender of the person being kept informed: use Manténgame informado for a male and Manténgame informada for a female. Similarly, in informal contexts, use No olvides mantenerme informado for a male and No olvides mantenerme informada for a female.
Did you know?
- While 'keep me updated' is common in English, saying manténme actualizado in Spanish can sound like you are asking someone to update your software or a computer program.
- If you use the phrase mantenme al corriente, you are using a metaphor related to an electric current or a river's flow, implying you want to stay within the 'stream' of information.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people use the phrase ponme al día instead of mantenme al tanto, which literally translates to 'put me to the day'.
Examples in context
- Manténgame informado sobre el progreso del proyecto, por favor.Keep me updated on the project's progress, please.
- Avísame si hay noticias sobre nuestra banda favorita.Let me know if there's any news about our favorite band.
- Si cambian los planes, mantenme al tanto.If the plans change, keep me updated.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a trip that might be canceled due to weather.
- SofíaNo sé si el vuelo saldrá a tiempo.I don't know if the flight will depart on time.
- AlejandroEstá bien, te avisaré en cuanto sepa algo.Okay, I will let you know as soon as I know something.
- SofíaGracias, mantenme al tanto, por favor.Thank you, keep me updated, please.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Sofía, te llamaré pronto.Don't worry, Sofía, I will call you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
