Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
reportar
Pronunciation
IPA/repoɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreport
Example
¿Puedes reportar el problema al jefe?
Can you report the problem to the boss?
More examples
Es importante reportar un incidente a la policía.
It's important to report an incident to the police.
Core concept
Formal notice sent to an organization about an incident or outcome.
Common phrases
reportar un problema
report a problem
reportar un incidente
report an incident
reportar a la policía
report to the police
Similar words
informar: Gives factual information or news to a person in ordinary, everyday contexts.
comunicar: Conveys intentions, information, or messages so others become aware.
avisar: Alerts someone in advance about danger, a need, or important timing.
notificar: Officially notifies an authority of a fact so it is recorded and procedures can start.
Definition in Spanish
Comunicar formalmente a una persona o institución información sobre una situación, incidente o resultado.
Word origin
From Latin reportare (re- 'back' + portare 'carry'), originally 'carry back', with the sense shifting to carrying information back to an authority in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Informar is more common in everyday conversation while reportar usually signals an official, institutional, or procedural report such as to police, HR, or management.