informatiu

Informatiu is a term used in Catalan and Valencian to describe material that provides information. It functions as the masculine singular form of the adjective informatiu, with the feminine form informativa; the common plural forms are informatius (masc.) and informatives (fem.). The word derives from the verb informar and the noun informació, sharing roots with other Romance languages such as Spanish informativo and Italian informativo.

In usage, informatiu appears in phrases that designate informational or informative content. Examples include boletí informatiu (informational bulletin), secció informativa (informative section), or format informatiu when describing a news block or informational segment. The term is widespread in media, education, and organizational communication, where it helps distinguish content aimed at conveying facts, instructions, or updates from more opinion-based material.

In media and public communication, informatiu commonly labels news blocks, press summaries, or informational reports. In educational contexts, it can describe information sheets, course overviews, or modules designed to inform students about a subject. In corporate or public administration settings, it is used in naming newsletters or updates that provide essential information to audiences or stakeholders.

Cross-linguistically, informatiu is cognate with the Spanish informativo and other Romance-language forms meaning informational. While closely related, Catalan usage follows its own grammatical and stylistic conventions, including gender agreement and regional preferences in Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands.