Info Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɪnfoʊ/

IN-foh

UK

/ˈɪnfəʊ/

IN-foh

Definition

'Info' is an informal, short way to say 'information.' It is often used in casual speech or writing.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely informal; do not use in formal writing. Common in emails, text messages, websites, and spoken English. Often paired with words like 'need', 'get', or 'more'. 'Info' and 'information' mean the same, but 'information' is more formal.

• Spanish: información
• Portuguese (BR): informação
• Portuguese (PT): informação
• Chinese (Simplified): 信息（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 資訊（口語）
• Hindi: जानकारी
• Arabic: معلومات
• Bengali: ইনফো - তথ্য (অনানুষ্ঠানিক)
• Russian: инфа - информация (разг.)
• Japanese: インフォ - 情報（カジュアル）
• Vietnamese: thông tin (thân mật) - info
• Korean: 인포 - 정보(비격식)
• Turkish: info - bilgilendirme (gayriresmî)
• Urdu: انفو - معلومات (غیر رسمی)
• Indonesian: info - informasi (gaul)

Example Sentences

Can you give me some info about the event?

basic

She needs more info before deciding.

basic

Where can I find info on this topic?

basic

I’ll send you the info as soon as I get it.

natural

The website has all the info you need.

natural

Sorry, I don’t have that info right now.

natural