informar

Senses

1. 1.

   to inform, to notify

   to give someone information or communicate facts about something

2. 2.

   to report, to advise

   to officially communicate or make something known

3. 3.

   to inform oneself, to find out

   reflexive: to seek or obtain information about something

Examples

• "Preciso informar meus clientes sobre a mudança de horário."

  I need to inform my clients about the schedule change.

• "A empresa informou que o produto está esgotado."

  The company reported that the product is out of stock.

• "Vou me informar melhor antes de tomar uma decisão."

  I'm going to find out more before making a decision.

Usage

Informar is a formal/neutral register verb commonly used in business and official contexts. It typically takes the preposition "sobre" (about) or a direct object clause with "que". The reflexive form "informar-se" means to get informed or inquire.