fuente
/ˈfwente/feminine
The English phrase 'source' can be translated into Spanish as fuente or origen.
Meaning: the person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fuente | /ˈfwente/ | feminine |
| origen | /oˈɾixen/ | masculine |
fuente is a feminine noun used to describe the person, place or thing from which something is acquired, such as information or goods. It can also refer to a physical flowing spring, a fountain or a water source (as in fuente de agua). To say 'source of information', use the phrase fuente de información.
Which one should you use?
fuente is a feminine noun used for abstract or physical sources like information, water or the cause of a problem. In contrast, origen is a masculine noun used specifically to denote the starting point, ancestry or beginning of something.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfwente/
Did you know?
- In a Spanish-speaking kitchen, if you ask for a fuente, you might receive a serving dish or platter rather than information about a recipe.
- The Spanish word fuente shares a common ancestor with the English word 'font', which is why both can refer to a source of information.
- The term fuente can be used to describe the source of an electrical current in physics, such as a fuente de alimentación.
Examples in context
- No puedo revelar mis fuentes.I can't reveal my source.This sentence is useful for expressing the inability to reveal one's fuente.Tatoeba #5131108 by don_ramon, translation #1954799 by CK
- Esa era la fuente de sus problemas.That was the source of his troubles.This sentence is useful for identifying the fuente of someone's troubles.Tatoeba #2247103 by marcelostockle, translation #43092 by CM
- Obtuve la noticia de una fuente confiable.I got the news from a reliable source.This sentence is useful for stating that news was obtained from a reliable fuente.Tatoeba #1265529 by marcelostockle, translation #254170 by CK
- La fuente de energía renovable más utilizada es la solar.The most commonly used renewable energy source is solar.
- El museo alberga una valiosa colección de arte de procedencia africana.The museum houses a valuable collection of art from African sources.
- Este queso es delicioso, ¿sabes cuál es el lugar de donde viene?This cheese is delicious, do you know the place where it comes from?
- La policía no reveló la fuente de la información confidencial.The police did not disclose the source of the confidential information.
- El periodista investigó el origen del rumor antes de publicarlo.The journalist investigated the source of the rumor before publishing it.
- Es importante citar correctamente las fuentes en un ensayo académico.It's important to properly cite sources in an academic essay.
- La librería tiene una gran selección de libros de procedencia extranjera.The bookstore has a wide selection of books from foreign sources.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are working on a research project together.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿cuál es la fuente de este dato?Daniel, what is the source of this piece of data?
- DanielEs un artículo de una revista científica.It is an article from a scientific magazine.
- SofíaNecesitamos citar cada fuente en el trabajo.We need to cite every source in the paper.
- DanielTienes razón, lo anotaré ahora mismo.You are right, I will write it down right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “source” translations and entries fuente, origen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuente, origen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
