Part of speech: Verb
Phonetic transcription: /im.fɔrˈmaɾ/
Meanings and Usage: The word "informar" in Spanish means "to inform" or "to report." It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts. This verb is frequently used in news reports, formal communications, and everyday conversations.
Verb Tenses: - Present: informo, informas, informa, informamos, informáis, informan - Past: informé, informaste, informó, informamos, informasteis, informaron - Future: informaré, informarás, informará, informaremos, informaréis, informarán - Conditional: informaría, informarías, informaría, informaríamos, informaríais, informarían - Present Subjunctive: informe, informes, informe, informemos, informéis, informen - Imperative: informa (tú), informe (usted), informemos (nosotros), informad (vosotros), informen (ustedes)
Gerund: informando
Example Phrases: 1. Necesito informar al jefe sobre el proyecto. (I need to inform the boss about the project.) 2. La prensa debe informar con precisión. (The press must report accurately.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "Informar de algo" is a common idiomatic expression in Spanish that means "to inform about something." Here are some examples: 1. Juan informó de la reunión a todos los empleados. (Juan informed all the employees about the meeting.) 2. La compañía informó del cambio de horario con antelación. (The company informed about the schedule change in advance.)
Etymology: The word "informar" comes from the Latin word "informare," which means "to give form" or "to shape." Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of providing information or reporting.
Synonyms: - Comunicar (to communicate) - Notificar (to notify) - Dar aviso (to give notice)
Antonyms: - Ocultar (to hide) - Silenciar (to silence) - Encubrir (to cover up)