B1 Expression Neutral

Ponerse al corriente

To get up to date

Meaning

To become informed about the latest developments or news.

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Cultural Background

Very commonly used in professional settings to mean 'getting up to speed'. They prefer 'ponerse al día'. Often used in social contexts to mean 'catching up on gossip'. Used frequently in business to refer to payment status.

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Regional Choice

If you are in Spain, use 'al día'. If in Mexico, use 'al corriente'.

Meaning

To become informed about the latest developments or news.

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Regional Choice

If you are in Spain, use 'al día'. If in Mexico, use 'al corriente'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Después de mis vacaciones, necesito __________ al corriente con mis correos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ponerme

The subject is 'yo' (implied), so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Después de mis vacaciones, necesito __________ al corriente con mis correos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ponerme

The subject is 'yo' (implied), so the reflexive pronoun is 'me'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral. It works in almost any context.

Related Phrases

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Estar al tanto

synonym

To be in the loop.

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Ponerse al día

synonym

To catch up.

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