Meaning
To be up to date with the latest news or developments.
Cultural Background
The 'Telediario' on TVE is a cultural touchstone. Families often eat lunch or dinner while watching it to 'estar informados'. The culture of 'la radio' is huge. People listen to news presenters like Mitre or Rivadavia all morning to stay informed. Social media, especially Twitter and WhatsApp groups, has become a primary way for younger generations to stay informed about local safety and news. Being 'bien informado' is often linked to being a 'buen ciudadano' (good citizen), especially regarding peace processes and social changes.
Gender Check
Always check if you need to say 'informado' or 'informada'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy informado'. It sounds like you are a piece of news yourself!
Meaning
To be up to date with the latest news or developments.
Gender Check
Always check if you need to say 'informado' or 'informada'. It's the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Avoid 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy informado'. It sounds like you are a piece of news yourself!
Use 'Manténme'
In the office, use 'Manténme informado' (Keep me informed) to sound professional and proactive.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'estar informado' (watch the gender!).
María lee mucho porque quiere ______ de todo.
María is female, so we use 'informada'. We use 'estar' for the state.
Which preposition usually follows 'estar informado'?
Estoy informado ___ los cambios.
'Informado de' or 'informado sobre' are the standard patterns.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Viste las noticias? Pedro: No, no ______.
Pedro is saying he isn't up to date.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMaría lee mucho porque quiere ______ de todo.
María is female, so we use 'informada'. We use 'estar' for the state.
Estoy informado ___ los cambios.
'Informado de' or 'informado sobre' are the standard patterns.
Juan: ¿Viste las noticias? Pedro: No, no ______.
Pedro is saying he isn't up to date.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsEs mejor decir 'estoy informado de que'. En español, muchos adjetivos requieren la preposición 'de' antes de una cláusula con 'que'.
'Estar al tanto' es un poco más informal y común en la conversación diaria, mientras que 'estar informado' suena un poco más serio o general.
No es muy común. Para chismes, es mejor usar 'estar enterado' o simplemente 'saber'.
Es neutral. Se puede usar con el jefe o con un amigo sin problemas.
La traducción más cercana es 'Manténme informado' o 'Manténme al tanto'.
Related Phrases
Estar al tanto
synonymTo be aware/up to date
Estar al día
similarTo be current
Estar al corriente
synonymTo be up to date
Estar al loro
specialized formTo be alert/informed
Ponerse al día
builds onTo catch up
