dar una actualización
/daɾ una aɡtwaliθaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "provide an update" is translated into Spanish as dar una actualización.
dar una actualización is used to convey the act of giving the most recent information regarding a specific situation or project.
Which one should you use?
While dar una actualización is a literal translation of the English phrase, the more natural and common way to express the idea of updating a person or bringing them up to speed in conversation is to use the phrasal verb poner al día.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase relies on the verb dar (to give), which must be conjugated to match the subject of your sentence, whereas una actualización functions as a stable noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾ una aɡtwaliθaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word actualización comes from actual, which in Spanish often means 'current' or 'present', unlike the English 'actual' which means 'real'.
- If you use dar una actualización in a business meeting in many Latin American countries, it might sound like you are describing a software update for a computer rather than informing a person.
- While poner al día and poner al corriente both mean to provide an update, the latter uses the word corriente which also refers to an electrical current or a river stream.
Examples in context
- Por favor, bríndenos una actualización sobre el estado del proyecto.Please provide us with an update on the status of the project.
- Necesito que me proporciones un informe con los avances realizados.I need you to provide me with a report on the progress made.
- ¿Puedes darme noticias sobre cómo va el trabajo?Can you give me an update on how the work is going?
- Asegúrate de mantenerme al tanto de cualquier novedad en el proyecto.Make sure to keep me up to date on any developments in the project.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in the office hallway.
- SofíaHola Daniel, ¿puedes dar una actualización del informe?Hi Daniel, can you provide an update on the report?
- DanielCasi termino, Sofía. Lo envío en una hora.I'm almost finished, Sofía. I'll send it in an hour.
- SofíaPerfecto, gracias por avisarme.Perfect, thanks for letting me know.
- DanielDe nada, te aviso cuando esté listo.You're welcome, I'll let you know when it's ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
