informe
/inˈfoɾme/masculine
The English word report translates to Spanish as informe. Wiktionary also lists reportazgo and reportaje.
Meaning: information describing events (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| informe | /inˈfoɾme/ | masculine |
| reportazgo | /repoɾtaθɡo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /repoɾtasɡo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Mexico, masculine |
| reportaje | /repoɾˈtaxe/ | masculine |
| reporte | /reˈpoɾte/ | masculine |
A report is information describing events (noun).
Which one should you use?
informe is used for formal, technical or business reports, such as a scientific or financial report. reportaje refers specifically to a journalistic feature or a detailed news report in the media. In many parts of Latin America, reporte is used colloquially for a brief report or a status update.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term reportazgo is used to refer to a journalistic report or piece.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this noun are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/inˈfoɾme/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the verb informar (to inform) when you intend to use the noun informe (a report).
Did you know?
- The Spanish adjective informe can mean 'shapeless' or 'deformed' in addition to being the noun for 'report'. This comes from the Latin word in-, meaning 'not', and forma, meaning 'shape'.
- While reporte is common in Latin American business settings, using it in Spain might be perceived as an Anglicism influenced by the English word 'report'.
- In some legal contexts, an informe is not just a document but a formal requirement for an official to provide a technical opinion to a judge.
Examples in context
- He leído tu informe.I read your report.This sentence is useful for practicing the word informe.Tatoeba #9706579 by Shishir, translation #1887614 by CK
- He leído el informe.I've read the report.Tatoeba #11759911 by Seael, translation #2360221 by CK
- No he leído el informe.I haven't read the report.Tatoeba #6685489 by UsuarioX, translation #5090702 by CK
- Tenemos que entregar un informe sobre el proyecto.We have to submit a report on the project.
- El equipo de ventas presentó un reporte detallado de las últimas ventas.The sales team presented a detailed report of the latest sales.
- Voy a hacer un informe sobre mi viaje a México.I'm going to write a report about my trip to Mexico.
- Ayer vi un reportaje interesante sobre el cambio climático.Yesterday I watched an interesting report on climate change.
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Example conversation
In an office during a work meeting.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿has terminado el informe?Daniel, have you finished the report?
- DanielSí, Elena, ya lo tengo listo.Yes, Elena, I have it ready now.
- ElenaPerfecto, envíamelo por correo.Perfect, send it to me by email.
- DanielLo haré ahora mismo.I will do it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “report” translations and entries informe, reportaje, reporte, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries informe, reportaje, reporte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
