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"Informar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to inform", and "la" is a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "informar" and "la" below.
informar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La disciplina y el honor informan su naturaleza como soldado.He is a soldier who believes in discipline and honor.
Su silueta informa su belleza.Her silhouette hints at her beauty.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to report
Se enviaron periodistas a la zona de conflicto para que informen sobre la situación.Journalists were sent to the war zone to report on the situation.
informarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to inquire)
a. to get information
Se informó sobre los peligros de la caminata antes de registrarse.He got information about the dangers of the hike before signing up.
b. to find out
¿Pudiste informarte sobre lo que necesitas antes de viajar a Cuba?Were you able to find out about what you needed before traveling to Cuba?
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)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
a. the
La pelota está en el tejado.The ball is on the roof.
La leche está en el refrigerador.The milk is in the refrigerator.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
