más información
/mas infoɾmaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "learn more" is translated into Spanish as más información.
In English, "learn more" uses a verb, but in Spanish, más información is commonly used as a noun phrase on buttons, links or advertisements to invite further reading.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "more information" rather than a literal translation of the verb "to learn".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word información is a feminine singular noun, so if you were to add an adjective, it would need to be feminine (e.g., más información detallada).
How do you pronounce it?
/mas infoɾmaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', as both stem from the Latin 'magis', meaning 'more'.
- In some Latin American countries, buttons for 'learn more' may use conoce más, which literally means 'get to know more' rather than 'learn more'.
- In digital interfaces, Spanish often replaces the active verb 'learn' with the noun información to avoid the ambiguity of the verb aprender, which usually implies studying a skill.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría obtener más información sobre este tema, por favor.I would like to obtain more information about this topic, please.
- Mi objetivo es ampliar mis conocimientos de la literatura española.My goal is to expand my knowledge of Spanish literature.
- Quiero indagar más sobre este tema en particular.I want to investigate this particular topic further.
- Me encantaría saber más sobre la cultura latinoamericana.I would love to know more about Latin American culture.
- Quiero aprender más sobre la fotografía digital.I want to learn more about digital photography.
- Quiero enterarme más acerca de este programa de televisión que me recomendaste.I want to find out more about this television program you recommended to me.
- Haz clic aquí para obtener más información.Click here to get more information.
- Necesito más información sobre el curso.I need more information about the course.
- Si quieres más información, llama al número.If you want more information, call the number.
Example conversation
Elena is looking at a travel website and talking to Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta ese viaje a España?Do you like that trip to Spain?
- ElenaSí, pero necesito más información sobre el hotel.Yes, but I need more information about the hotel.
- AlejandroPuedes buscar más información en su sitio web.You can look for more information on their website.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, lo haré ahora.Thanks, Alejandro, I will do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries información, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
