informativo

Informativo is a term used in several Romance languages, notably Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, with both adjectival and nominal uses. As an adjective, it denotes information-related content, similar to the English “informative.” As a noun, it often refers to a document or publication that provides information. In Spanish and Portuguese, common phrases include boletín informativo (informational newsletter) and informe informativo. In Italian, informativo can indicate an information sheet or a newsletter, with related forms such as bollettino informativo or articolo informativo.

An informativo is typically designed to be concise and factual, presenting updates, data, procedures, schedules, notices, or other practical information. It is commonly produced by organizations such as companies, public institutions, associations, and media outlets to communicate with members, employees, customers, or the general public. The purpose is to inform rather than to investigate or persuade, and the tone is usually neutral.

Form and distribution vary. Informativos can be printed or digital, published as a stand-alone document, or included as a section on a website or in a magazine. They may be distributed via email newsletters, PDFs, or social media, and often include headings, bullet points, contact information, and links to additional resources.

Etymology traces informativo to Latin informativus, from informare “to inform.” While closely related across languages, regional usage can differ: some contexts favor terms like boletín informativo or informe for a specific type of report, while informativo remains a broad label for information sheets and concise updates.