inform
BrE /ɪnˈfɔːm/ AmE /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
verb en → es
past informed pp informed ing informing
to tell someone something, especially facts or information
informar a alguien de algo, decirle a alguien
- inform somebody about/that
- inform somebody of
Collocations inform someone about the situation · inform someone that something is happening
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The company informed its employees about the changes.
La empresa informó a sus empleados sobre los cambios.
to give someone advice or information, especially official advice or instructions
asesorar, informar, dar consejos
- inform somebody about/that
Collocations inform someone of their rights · inform someone that something is required
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The lawyer informed the client of his legal rights.
El abogado informó al cliente de sus derechos legales.
to report something to someone, especially in a formal situation or for official reasons
informar, notificar, comunicar
- inform somebody about/that
Collocations inform the police of a crime · inform the authorities that something has happened
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The witness informed the police of what they had seen.
El testigo informó a la policía de lo que había visto.
information given to someone, especially in an official or formal situation
información, notificación, comunicación
Phrasal verbs
delatar a alguien, informar contra alguien
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He informed on his friend to the police.
Él delató a su amigo a la policía.
actualizar a alguien, poner al día a alguien
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We need to inform the board up on recent developments.
Necesitamos actualizar el consejo sobre los últimos desarrollos.