Spanish word

información

Pronunciation

IPA/infoɾmaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninformation

Example

Necesito información sobre los horarios del tren.

I need information about the train schedules.

Illustration for información (information)

More examples

¿Me puedes dar información sobre restaurantes cercanos?

Can you give me information on nearby restaurants?

Core concept

Useful data and explanations that guide choices or resolve doubts.

Common phrases

  • fuente de información

    information source

  • oficina de información

    information desk

  • servicio de información

    information service

Similar words

anuncio: Spoken public address announcements informing travelers about events, delays, or instructions.
horario: A chart or list of train or bus times showing departure and arrival moments.
indicación: Concise instructions or directional cues that tell how to reach a place or complete a task.
ayuda: Direct support provided to help someone overcome a difficulty or complete a task.

Definition in Spanish

Datos, noticias o explicaciones útiles para orientar, avisar o resolver dudas de alguien.

Word origin

From Latin informatio, the noun of the verb informare 'to give form', Spanish información means data, news, or explanations that inform or clarify.

Usage tips

  • The noun is usually uncountable in Spanish (use información, not informaciones) and appears on signage for help desks as oficina de información.

Other meanings

  • noticenoun
  • guidancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • informanteinformantnoun

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