nounverb

el informe

report

Es un documento que presenta información o resultados sobre un tema específico de manera clara y ordenada.

Definition & meaning

The word informe has two primary meanings depending on its grammatical use:

  1. A report or statement: It refers to a document or verbal presentation that provides detailed information about a specific subject, an investigation, or the status of a project. It is commonly used in professional, academic, or administrative contexts.
  2. Shapeless or formless: As an adjective, it describes something that lacks a defined shape, structure, or order. It can also imply that something is disorganized or poorly presented.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar:
    • As a noun (masculine), it functions as "a report."
    • As an adjective, it is invariable in gender (it remains informe for both masculine and feminine), though it becomes informes in the plural.
  • Word origin:
    • It derives from the Latin word informis, which combines the prefix in- (meaning "without" or "lack of") and forma (meaning "shape" or "form"). Over time, the noun meaning evolved from the act of "giving form" to information, eventually settling on the modern sense of a formal document.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms (as a report):

Synonyms (as shapeless):

Antonyms (as shapeless):

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Examples

Necesito revisar el informe antes de enviarlo.noun

I need to review the report before sending it.

El informe estará listo mañana por la tarde.noun

The report will be ready tomorrow afternoon.

El informe estará listo para mañana.noun

The report will be ready by tomorrow.

Este es el informe de la reunión.noun

This is the report of the meeting.

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